HI-AB (Lorry Mounted Crane)

The term lorry loader covers an extraordinary range of equipment. The smallest compact lorry loaders are fitted to builders’ pick-up trucks and vans often with a lifting capacity of less than 500 kilograms and are manually operated. This contrasts with a top-of-the-range lorry loader fitted to a purpose-built tractor or four axle truck. These could be fitted with a knuckle boom and up to 8 hydraulic extensions lifting in excess of 150 tones, and with a reach over 30 meters.

The complexity of operating the various machines that fall into this category highlight the wide variety of skills required.

Course Details:

Theory:

• Duties of operator
• Responsibilities of operator
• Pre-Shift inspections
• Maintenance of machines
• Hazards associated when operating the machine

Practical:

• Inspections of machine before use
• Risk assessment in working environment
• Wearing of correct PPE
• Loading / Unloading of different types of loads when using chains or slings
• Recognition and use of approved hand signals

Certification:

• POBS certification on completion

Duration: 1 day for experienced operators