Excavator Mounted Attachments

This training course is designed for personnel who need to gain underpinning knowledge and demonstrate competence in the use of “Selected Excavator mounted attachments”. On completion of this job specific training candidates will demonstrate the skills and knowledge in the use of Selected Excavator mounted attachments (specific attachment outlined on certification) in accordance with the manufacturers guide lines, industry voluntary codes of practice where appropriate and HSE guidance and current legislation as outlined below Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 – ensuring safety at work. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (Regs 3 and 5) – risk assessments and precautions. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (Regs 5, 6, 8 and 9) – machine safety maintenance, training and instruction. Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (Regs 8 and 15) – planning and managing work. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 – Planning lifting operations and thorough examination.