NPORS Multi Lift & Drop – Hook Loader Vehicle

COURSE CONTENT:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacture’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
• Configure the vehicle ready for travel, on site and on public highway
• Travel over various types of ground i.e. level ground, undulating ground, loaded and unloaded
• Manoeuvre in confined spaces loaded and unloaded
• Check the suitability of the loading and unloading area
• Check for hazards, i.e. overhead hazards, ground, hazards, and explain all necessary precautions
• Position the vehicle safely and correctly so as to conduct loading / unloading operations
• Identify and maintain PPE appropriate for machine use
• Pick up and deposit skips of various sizes and weights
• Transfer skips to various locations
• Check the skip and load for security and integrity
• Check that all skips are left in a safe manner when deposited
• Carry out all end of shift shut down procedures