| TELESCOPIC
MATERIALS HANDLERS - TMH1 |
| Aims
& Objectives |
On
completion of the 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 safety aspects relating to the usage of this
type of machine including warning devices
d) The operational discipline of load movement to
include the various attachment fittings i.e. buckets,
platforms etc. |
| Duration |
3-5 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
- Mono and telescopic booms
- Routine daily maintenance
- Automatic safe load indicator
- Warning devices – safety
valves
- Start-up procedure
- Close-down procedure
- Machine stability
- Tyre pressure
- Tyre attachment
- Access platform fittings
- Load centers
- Use of stabilizers if fitted
|
Module
3
Machine Operation (No Load) |
- Pre-start checks
- Safe mounting machine and
start-up
- Safe traveling – reversing
– maneuvering
- Safe operation of boom: mono
and telescopic
- Safe traveling on rough terrain
- Safe traveling on inclines
- Close down procedures
|
Module
3
Machine Operation ( Load Conditions) |
- Pre-start checks
- Mounting machine & start-up
- Traveling – Reversing
– Maneuvering
- Operation of boom: mono and
telescopic
- Traveling on rough terrain
- Traveling on inclines
- Close down procedure
|
Module
5
Reporting Procedures |
- Reporting defects
- Key security
- Course summary & Close
|
| Comprehensive
notes will be given to all students who Attend the course |
| Notes |
| Certification |
On completion of
training delegate will be issued a certificate of attendance
of which will be valid for 5 years |
