Course Information

At the course end successful delegates should be able to operate the machine both safely and efficiently.
On completion of the course you will be familiar with the basic skill requirements and job safety knowledge required for safe and effective operation of the Loading Shovel.
The course includes machine familiarisation, controls, daily checks, refuelling and battery procedures, steering, load weight assessment and handling, stacking racking, awkward loads and vehicle loading, and unloading and much more.
• Introduction & Aims
Current Legislation, including:
• Health & Safety at Work Act Etc 1974;
• LOLER 1998
• PUWER 1998
• Responsibility of the operator
• Operational Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks”
• Basic Hydraulic & Electrical systems
• Refuelling
• Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance
• Site Safety
• Stability
• Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
• Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
• Specific hazards & controls.
• Knowledge Examination
• Controls and Instruments
• Pre-use Inspection
• Simple Manoeuvring
• Advanced Manoeuvring
• Stacking & De-stacking (Free & Racking)
• Hydraulic System
• Weight Assessment
• Handling Laden & Unladen Pallets
• Driving On/Off Ramps
• Battery Care and Maintenance
• Risk Assessment
• Vehicle Loading and Unloading
• Practical Examinations

Loading Shovel