Vehicle Mounted Crane

Vehicle Mounted Crane Course

Lets start with an

Introduction

The Lorry Mounted Hydraulic Loader is more often referred to as a HIAB, which is a manufacturers name. These cranes are mounted on the platform of the truck or the vehicle chassis, they are then operated by the driver to load and offload goods from the lorry, they can also be used in places where accessibility is a challenge like construction sites or where there is no other means to offload the vehicle. The crane can have various attachments including a hook, clamp or a bucket and may be operated by hydraulic levers on the lorry or by using a remote-control unit.

Complete Safety Training offers training on all types of HIAB cranes.

Wondering if this is

The right course for you?

Complete Safety Training offers training on all types of HIAB cranes, commonly used on construction sites or where there is no other means to offload the vehicle.

What will be covered?

Course Content

This may not be an exhaustive list of all content covered during the course, for further information please contact Complete Safety Training.

All trainees will be provided with an accredited or in-house certificate following successful completion of the course which is valid for 3 years; 3 yearly refresher training is recommended.

Course introduction and induction

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Approved Code of Practice (ACOP)

Operator safety and observation

Pre-shift checks

Defect reporting procedures

Truck/lorry stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment/use of stabilisers

Manoeuvring skills

Rated capacity/centre of gravity

Hydraulic system and use of the controls

Slinging and correct use of slings

Safe Working Loads (S.W.L)

Vehicle loading and offloading

Signs and signals

Refuelling and recharging procedures

Theory test

Practical test

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