Course overview
Telescopic handlers can lift, and transport loads suspended from the head stock. This enables them to move objects around site to hard-to-reach places.What does the training course include?
Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as an operatorBe able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislationBe 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 rangesIdentify and explain different lifting procedures, explain What task could fall into each categoryIdentify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loadsIdentify any overhead / proximity hazardsBe able to agree the signal codes / hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing placement zone with the slinger / signallerEnsure telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctlyChecked Load integrity and securityBe able to Lift and move a Load to a designated position in a safe and controlled manner, ensuring minimum uncontrolled movementEnvironmental considerationsCarry out all out of service and Securing procedures
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