Booking Enquiry

IPAF Loading and Unloading

Who Should Attend:

This course is aimed at personnel who are or will be responsible for the loading and unloading of MEWPs on a range of transportation.

Course Aims:

- To instruct an operator in the correct safety procedures for the loading, unloading and securing of plant machinery prior to or following transportation by road.
- At the end of the course the operator 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 personal protection equipment and regulations
- Be able to safety load, unload and secure different types of machinery onto the body of a suitable vehicle ready for transportation legally on the public highway

Course Contents:

- Introduction and Housekeeping
- Legal duties and law
- Types and suitability of vehicles used for moving load
- Inspection of vehicle to be used for transportation
- Inspection of load/item to be transported
- Risk assessment
- Appropriate PPE
- Cite of vehicle ready to load
- Method of loading
- Position of load on vehicle
- Marking of large loads
- Types of securing equipment and use
- How to secure load on body
- Safety checks before transportation
- Positioning vehicle for loading
- Method of unloading
- Leaving machine when off loaded
- Multiple loads
- Safety checks before leaving site
- Multi-choice question paper
- Practical training/assessment
- Course review and appraisal

Entry Requirements:

- Candidates must hold a valid IPAF operator qualification and the correct vocational driving licence for the vehicle they wish to transport the MEWPs with.
- Literacy and language comprehension are important requirements on all courses.
- Any physical impairment or literacy issues should be discussed with the trainer prior to making a booking so we can best accommodate your needs.

Duration:

2 Days

What happens next?
Once you have clicked above and sent us your enquiry, our team of advisors will then review your specific needs and email the details that best suit you. We may need to contact you to clarify requirements prior to processing the enquiry.