Loading Shovel (Bucket Loader)
This course is designed to train the basic skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge of Loading Shovels.
Training is available to novice operators (with no working experience) or experienced operators.
This is to the nationally recognised levels as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 and section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
Your course will include
- Legal Duties
- Regulations
- Responsibilites
- PPE Requirements
- Accident Causes & Prevention
- Bucket Loader Capacities
- Operators Safety Code
- Hydraulic Systems & Controls
- Pre-Use Safety checks
- Care of Equipment
- Weight Estimation
- Loader Stability
- Overload Warning Devices
- Safe Operating Practices
- Attachments
- Practical Examination
- Theoretical Examination
Qualifications
- HSE Approved Certification
Duration
- 1-2 days depending on numbers and experience levels
Venue:
- On site only
Progression:
Progression can include:
- Conversion to other types of loader (skid steer etc)
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Instructor training