Loading, Securing & Transportation

Of General Hire Equipment

Objective       

To establish and develop the candidate’s appreciation and knowledge of Health & Safety with a deeper understanding within those areas relevant to the safe loading securing and transportation of hire equipment.

Key Areas

• HSE Inspectors & the law

• Overview of legislation

• Road Traffic Act

• Manual Handling Operations

• Personal Protective Equipment at Work

• Risk Assessment – Overloading – Trailers – Overhangs - Etc.

• Vehicle / Trailer Daily Inspections & Checks

• Correct Loading Techniques / Planning / Even Loading / Overhangs

• General Securing Techniques

• Securing equipment-     Ladder racks / ratchet straps / ropes / support frames / securing eyes etc

• Examples of securing – General / cylinders / towers / mixers etc

• Securing Points

• Practical Applications

Tachograph (If Applicable)

• General Principles – hours / breaks / recording / correct use

• Client company systems / Administration

Candidates Theoretical & Practical Examination

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Full certification will be issued to delegates demonstrating the correct levels of understanding and practical skills.

The use of a vehicle, correct securing equipment and training loads will be required for completion of this course.

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