| BOBCAT
SKID SHOVEL - BOB1 |
| Aims
& Objectives |
On
completion of the one / two day course, the operators
will know:
a) Their statutory duties under
the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
b) The machine identification, terminology and daily
maintenance
c) The operational discipline of this type of plant
d) The safe capabilities in relation to the load
|
| Duration |
1-2 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
|
Module
4
Machine Operation (Condition
Load) |
- Positioning machine prior
to digging operation
- Practical exercises
- Emptying bucket into container
etc
- Close down procedure
|
Module
5
Reporting Procedures |
- Reporting defects
- Course summary & Close
|
|
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 |
