| DIGGER (LOADER/BACKHOE)
180º - DIG1 |
| Aims
& Objectives |
On
completion of the five day course, the operators will
know:
a) Their statutory duties under
the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
b) The safety precautions necessary to operate this
type of plant
c) The machine identification, terminology and daily
maintenance
d) The operational discipline of load movement to
include where applicable of ancillary attachments
e) Site the machine safely and effectively in relation
to the task
|
| Duration |
5 Days |
| Dates |
Call 0800
783 0757 for Details |
| Lunch |
Snack lunch provided |
| Syllabus |
Module 1
Statutory Requirments
|
- The Health & Safety at
Work Act 1974
- Section 2, General duties
of employers
- Section 7 & 8, General
duties of employees
- Powers of the Inspectorate
- The Provision and Use of Work
Equipment Regulations 1998 (an overview)
- Safety Awareness Plant Operators
|
Module
2
Introduction to the Machine |
- Machine identification and
terminology
- Routine daily maintenance
- Warning devices
- Start-up procedure
- Close-down procedure
- Machine stability
- Tyre pressure
- Types of attachment
|
Module
3
Machine Operation (No Load) |
- Pre-start checks
- Mounting machine & start-up
- Traveling – Reversing
– Maneuvering
- Traveling on rough terrain
- Traveling on inclines
- Use of machine controls
- Use of boom and dipper arm
- Position of bucket prior to
and during Digging operation
- Use of slewing mechanism
|
|
Notes |
Comprehensive
notes will be given to all students who Attend the course |
| Certification |
On completion of
training delegate will be issued a certificate of attendance
of which will be valid for 5 years |
