Telehandler Suspended Loads

Ideal for operators, supervisors & managers of telehandler trucks when operating a suspended load safely

This course is for people with experience of operating a telescopic handler. It teaches you how to operate and maintain a telescopic handler – suspended load safely on non-rough terrain. 

 

The Course is intended for:

Novice to intermediate operators of telehandlers who need to operate & maintain suspended loads safely (non-rough terrain).

Course Aims & Objectives:

To provide quality knowledge and skills of safely & competently using a telescopic handler when suspending loads.

 

Duration: Between 1 – 2 days dependent on experience.
Attendees:
Course Objectives & Content:

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

  • Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operator
  • Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation
  • Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain how the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended load, different lifting configurations and working ranges
  • Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category
  • Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads
  • Identify any overhead / proximity hazards
  • Be able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing placement zone with the slinger / signaller
  • Ensure telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly
  • Checked load integrity and security
  • Be able to lift and move a load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movement
  • Environmental considerations
  • Carry out all out of service and securing procedures

*Please note that these course objectives have been developed on the premise that the suspended loads will be slung by a dedicated, qualified, competent and authorised slinger / signaller. Where on occasion the telescopic handler operator may be required to sling the loads they are to transport they too must be qualified, competent and authorised slinger / signallers

Awarding Body: “NPORS” National Plant Operators Registration Scheme, Our own certification and photo ID cards
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Location: At your preferred location, anywhere in the UK.
Price:
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