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IPAF Loading and Unloading from Light Hire Ltd

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.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the candidate will:-

Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations.

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.

THEORY

The candidate should 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.

The programme will consist of the following:

Legal Duties & Law: HSWA 1974 - Employers and employees responsibilities.
Road Traffic Act - Dangerous Driving including over weight and unsecured loads, consequences e.g. fines and imprisonment.
Management Regs 1999 -Risk Assessment PUWER 1998 - Adequate training for purpose of Health & Safety on machinery to be used.
LOLER 1998 - Ancillary lifting equipment including Suitability, Maintenance, Inspection and Records. Road Vehicles(Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 – reference to unsecure loads. Department for Transport – Approved Code of Practice for Safety of Loads on Vehicles.
Types & Suitability of Vehicle used for moving Load: Small vehicle and Trailer < 3.5t. Flatbed up to 7.5 t. LGV 2 axle rigid 18t. LGV 3 axle rigid 26t. LGV 4 axle rigid 32t. Tractor unit and articulated trailer.
Definitions: GVW, Train Weight, Axle Weight. Source of Information – Plated weights of vehicle and trailer. Available load capacity. Safe working loads -
Inspection of Vehicle to be used for transportation: Carry out full inspection of vehicle to be used to include Anchor points, ancillary equipment winch and winch rope chains straps etc.
Inspection of Load / item to be transported: Function checks including brakes and steering. Visual check of plant. All panels secure. Clear of loose items and debris. Is assistance needed? Is it a “rescue” situation?
Risk Assessment: Generic, Specific and Visual. Definition of a Hazard. Definition of a Risk. Calculation of Risk potential. Action to take when risks identified. Every time we load/unload make mental note continually monitor by observation. Identify potential hazards and means of reducing or eliminating the risk.
Appropriate PPE: - Footwear, Hardhat, High viz, Gloves, Harness availability?
Siting of Vehicle ready to load: Do a risk assessment and consider overhead cables, ground conditions, type of machines, proximity to machine to be loaded, traffic and other persons, weather and light. If using winch on slope have cab uphill. Lowering of ramps and run off clearance. Ramp spacing & width of machine to be loaded.
Method of Loading:- Method may vary depending on machine type and prevailing conditions, consider:- Drive on un-assisted, use of winch (when, why, how), reeving block, shock loading.
Use of Hiab or Forklift – operator must be trained also refer to LOLER Regs.
Position of load on vehicle:- Load central - not to one side of body, axle weights not compromised, not wedged against other part of load. Avoid against headboard or tailboard. How to calculate load on front axle.
Marking of large loads:- Height of load noted and correct with marker in cab - > 16ft. End overhang, side overhang, front projection
Types of securing equipment and use:- Chains & fasteners, straps & tensioners, different type hooks and retaining clips, double reeving block and wheel chocks. Restraining strength 100% of load forward 50% sideways backwards.
Amount of equipment carried – adequate and inspected at suitable intervals – daily.
How to secure load on body:- Use of correct tie-down points on the vehicle and load.
Possibility of side forces. Two chains/straps pulling opposite directions minimum.
Strap/chain angle less than 60 degrees to maximise load security.
Fasteners down same side away from traffic.
Work from ground wherever possible to reduce risk of trips/falls on vehicle body.
Locking pins in booms where possible. Reinforce consequences of unsecured load – imprisonment.
Safety checks before transportation:- Loose items/debris on vehicle or load removed or secured. Canopies secured on load or vehicle. Chains / straps tight. Height marker correct. End/side markers clearly visible etc. Route check height width weight restrictions.
Position vehicle for Unloading:- Risk assessment re- overhead cables, ground conditions, type of machines, proximity of place where machine to be left. If using winch on slope have cab uphill. Traffic and other persons, weather and light.
Lowering of ramps and run off clearance. Ramp spacing & width of machine to unload.

Method of unloading:- Drive it off unassisted. Use of winch - when, why, how, possible shock loading.
Use of Hiab or Forklift (operator must be trained also refer to LOLER regs). Order of unfastening when on slope – lower fasteners first.
Avoid trip hazard with chains – good house keeping. Never stand between unsecured
machines. Work from ground wherever possible to reduce risk of trips/falls on vehicle body. Determine direction of travel before moving machine.
Leaving machine when off loaded: Safe position, power source isolated , secured, key removed.
Multiple loads: Consider repositioning any remaining load to avoid axle overload and maintain vehicle stability. Remaining load secured and vehicle height marker adjusted.
Safety checks before leaving site: Repeat of safety checks before transportation.

Achievement Testing: 25 multiple-choice questions answered individually with aid of course notes.

PRACTICAL

Practical Session to include:

i) Risk Assessment – Recorded on agreed form. 5.3.5
ii) Inspection of the vehicle to be loaded/unloaded.
iii) Inspection of the plant to be loaded/unloaded.
iv) Compatibility of i) and ii) to avoid axle/vehicle overload.
v) Siting of the vehicle to be loaded.
vi) Loading single and multiple loads.
vii) Securing.
viii) Checks prior to travelling.
ix) Unsecuring.
x) Unloading.
xi) Parking and leaving of plant.

Other IPAF Training courses available from Light Hire:

Harness Use and Inspection

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Tel: 01392 255211 - Fax: 01392 253377
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Registered training centre

IPAF Loading and Unloading from Light Hire Ltd

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.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the candidate will:-

Be aware of the relevant Health and Safety Regulations.

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.

THEORY

The candidate should 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.

The programme will consist of the following:

Legal Duties & Law: HSWA 1974 - Employers and employees responsibilities.

Road Traffic Act - Dangerous Driving including over weight and unsecured loads, consequences e.g. fines and imprisonment.

Management Regs 1999 -Risk Assessment PUWER 1998 - Adequate training for purpose of Health & Safety on machinery to be used.

LOLER 1998 - Ancillary lifting equipment including Suitability, Maintenance, Inspection and Records. Road Vehicles(Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 – reference to unsecure loads. Department for Transport – Approved Code of Practice for Safety of Loads on Vehicles.

Types & Suitability of Vehicle used for moving Load: Small vehicle and Trailer < 3.5t. Flatbed up to 7.5 t. LGV 2 axle rigid 18t. LGV 3 axle rigid 26t. LGV 4 axle rigid 32t. Tractor unit and articulated trailer.

Definitions: GVW, Train Weight, Axle Weight. Source of Information – Plated weights of vehicle and trailer. Available load capacity. Safe working loads -

Inspection of Vehicle to be used for transportation: Carry out full inspection of vehicle to be used to include Anchor points, ancillary equipment winch and winch rope chains straps etc.

Inspection of Load / item to be transported: Function checks including brakes and steering. Visual check of plant. All panels secure. Clear of loose items and debris. Is assistance needed? Is it a “rescue” situation?

Appropriate PPE: - Footwear, Hardhat, High viz, Gloves, Harness availability?

Use of Hiab or Forklift – operator must be trained also refer to LOLER Regs.

Position of load on vehicle:- Load central - not to one side of body, axle weights not compromised, not wedged against other part of load. Avoid against headboard or tailboard. How to calculate load on front axle.

Marking of large loads:- Height of load noted and correct with marker in cab - > 16ft. End overhang, side overhang, front projection

Types of securing equipment and use:- Chains & fasteners, straps & tensioners, different type hooks and retaining clips, double reeving block and wheel chocks. Restraining strength 100% of load forward 50% sideways backwards.

Amount of equipment carried – adequate and inspected at suitable intervals – daily.

How to secure load on body:- Use of correct tie-down points on the vehicle and load.

Possibility of side forces. Two chains/straps pulling opposite directions minimum.

Strap/chain angle less than 60 degrees to maximise load security.

Fasteners down same side away from traffic.

Work from ground wherever possible to reduce risk of trips/falls on vehicle body.

Locking pins in booms where possible. Reinforce consequences of unsecured load – imprisonment.

Safety checks before transportation:- Loose items/debris on vehicle or load removed or secured. Canopies secured on load or vehicle. Chains / straps tight. Height marker correct. End/side markers clearly visible etc. Route check height width weight restrictions.

Position vehicle for Unloading:- Risk assessment re- overhead cables, ground conditions, type of machines, proximity of place where machine to be left. If using winch on slope have cab uphill. Traffic and other persons, weather and light.

Lowering of ramps and run off clearance. Ramp spacing & width of machine to unload.

Method of unloading:- Drive it off unassisted. Use of winch - when, why, how, possible shock loading.

Use of Hiab or Forklift (operator must be trained also refer to LOLER regs). Order of unfastening when on slope – lower fasteners first.

Avoid trip hazard with chains – good house keeping. Never stand between unsecured machines. Work from ground wherever possible to reduce risk of trips/falls on vehicle body. Determine direction of travel before moving machine.

Leaving machine when off loaded: Safe position, power source isolated , secured, key removed.

Multiple loads: Consider repositioning any remaining load to avoid axle overload and maintain vehicle stability. Remaining load secured and vehicle height marker adjusted.

Safety checks before leaving site: Repeat of safety checks before transportation.

Achievement Testing: 25 multiple-choice questions answered individually with aid of course notes.

PRACTICAL

Practical Session to include:

Other IPAF Training courses available from Light Hire:

Harness Use and Inspection

Avoid trip hazard with chains – good house keeping. Never stand between unsecured
machines. Work from ground wherever possible to reduce risk of trips/falls on vehicle body. Determine direction of travel before moving machine.