Lorry Mounted Crane (HIAB)

Designed for drivers of vehicles fitted with lorry mounted cranes.

Course Objective: The trainee will be expected to identify basic construction and components together with their uses, limitations and principles of operation. Understand the hydraulic system, operator duties and responsibilities.
Routine maintenance checks and slinging effective practical operation.

Lorry mounted crane Course Content:

Introduction to the course
Health and safety at work act 1974
The code of practice for lorry mounted cranes
Basic operation and controls
Setting up to lift and re-setting for travelling
Pre-checks before operating
Slinging and correct use of slings
Safe working loads (SWL)
Practical operations loading and unloading with crane using varying types of loads and conditions

Ratio: 3 trainees per instructor per truck.

Options:

1 Day Refresher for certificated operators
2 Day for novice operators