IPAF Loading & Unloading |
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| description: | IPAF Loading & Unloading |
| duration (days): | 1 |
| no. of delegates: | 4 max |
| Target Group: | Prior to undertaking this training candidates should be able know; The pre-use and maintenance checks to be carried out prior to commencing work. The correct and safe method for operating, loading, unloading, positioning and securing ready for transportation of a specific machine or machines. The correct capacities, limitations and safety procedures to enable safe operation. The correct selection of vehicle relating to the different types and combinations of machines to be transported. The correct selection, inspection and use of securing and ancillary equipment. |
| Course Aims: | To instruct the operator in the correct safety procedures for the loading, unloading and securing of Plant machinery prior to or following transportation by road. |
| Objective: | At the end of the course the candidate will: Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety Legislation. Be aware of accident prevention and control measures. Be aware of the needs with regard to Personnel Protection Equipment and requirements. Be able to safely load, unload and secure different types of machinery onto the body of a suitable vehicle ready for transportation legally on the public highway. |
| Content: |
Regulations: HSWA 1974, Road Traffic Act, Management Regs 1999, Risk Assessment, PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998,
Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986. Department for Transport – Approved Code of Practice for Safety of Loads on Vehicles. Vehicle Types: Small vehicle and trailer, Flatbed up to 7.5 t., LGV 2 axle rigid 18 t., LGV 3 axle rigid 26 t., LGV 4 axle rigid 32 t.,Tractor unit and articulated trailer.
Vehicle Load Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards when loading/unloading and means of reducing or eliminating the risk. Loading: How to calculate loads on axles. Securing: Chains, fasteners and straps: Amount of equipment carried: Use of correct tie-down points. Unloading: Overhead cables/ obstructions, ground conditions, type of machines, proximity of place where machine to be left. Lowering of ramps and run off clearance. Ramp spacing & width of machine to unload. Method of unloading: Use of winch – when, why, how, possible shock loading. Use of Hiab or Forklift. Practical Session to include: Risk Assessment Inspection of the vehicle to be loaded/unloaded. Inspection of the plant to be loaded/unloaded. Compatibility of a) and b) to avoid axle/ vehicle overload. Siting of the vehicle to be loaded. Loading single and multiple loads. Securing. Checks prior to travelling. Unsecuring. Unloading. Parking and leaving of plant. Theory Test |
