© complete training uk lorry loader and small hydraulic cranes operator skills

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Lorry Loader and Small Hydraulic Cranes Operator Skills


There are two sets of regulations that you need to be aware of as an operator of a lorry loader, they

are;

1. The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations better known as LOLER

2. The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations better known as PUWER

The legislation is very complex and in depth, so much sothat there is too much information for this course to

deliverYou are strongly advised to find out about and look at

the legislation

Legislation


The examination certificate must have:

• A description of the machine and serial number• A site address of where the inspection occurred &

the date of the last inspection• A report of the inspection and this must be signed• The document must be with the machine at all

times when in operation and it must be up to date• In addition to this requirement the regulations state

that all equipment must be checked before and after use

Legislation

Things to look out for during Pre–use checks


• Stabilisers-outriggers must be fully extended and locked in position

• Length, width, and weight of the boat affect the stability of the MHOC.

• The boat must never exceed the 70 heeling angle (boat cranes)

• Check the machines load plate for details of range

Machine Specifications


Risk Assessment


When using hand signals, the signals must be:• Clear and unmistakable• Understood by both the signaller and the

operator• Clearly visible & continuous• Other than in an emergency stop the machine

operator should only accept signals from one person, only having previously established who that person is

• The only signals given are those in British Standard BS7121

Signalling


Remote Controls

Radio signal receiver unit

In-cab stowage with “FAILSAFE” alarm plug

In-cab battery charger& spare battery

The icons on the remote are exactly the same as the ones on the main manual control

Remote unitON-OFF switch& indicator light


Now the Atlas / Terex

Controls

The majority of Atlas/Terex models are REMOTE ONLY!

Unlike the Palfinger which can be operated manually

This must be recognised and understood by the

operator

PTO Switch on a DAFIn–cab action lights & buzzer override

In-cab stowage point for remote unitNote the blue connector which will set the buzzer

alarm if the remote unit is not attached before driving

Remote unit and battery recharge

Note the two BLUE connectors


Remote control

If in doubt

Ask for guidance!

Only a fool muddles along


The initial lift must always be vertical,this depends upon:

• Correct alignment of crane in both planes• Correct assessment of the centre of gravity of

the load• Attaching the load correctly and performing a

test lift

Crane Alignment


Start to lift the load very gradually to enable:• That any packing or protection is correctly located and

fulfilling its purpose• Any tendency to swing can be identified• A reassessment of the position of the centre of gravity

can be made• Any movement within the sling appliance or the

attachment of the sling appliance can be detected• An assessment of the load distribution within the lifting

attachment i.e. equal load in all legs of a multi leg sling

Test lift


You must make sure that you have done your risk

assessment of the area

Electricity General Guidance


Double Chocker with a double wrap, this enables two slings while preventing the sling legs sliding

together

Methods of sling attachment


• Read the signs or get 6 points on your licence• This happened in Poland

• How fast before you cut the bridge in half?

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Documents

area slide

test lift slide

details of range slide

multi leg sling slide

switch indicator light

british standard bs7121

machine operator

equal load