A77 Telescopic handler 360 slew (January 2020) short course

We are running a telescopic handler 360 slew course (A77) for experienced Telescopic Handler operators. No previous 360 slew experience is necessary, but maybe advantageous.

Spaces are limited to a maximum of 2 learners.

This is a 5 day course and includes the A17E – suspended loads category.

Outcomes

Through a combination of targeted training and experience, an individual with the telescoping handler will be able to:

Roles and responsibilities

• Describe the nature of the sector of industry and their role and responsibilities as a plant operator

Preparing for work

• Name and explain the purpose of principal components, the basic construction, controls and terminology
• Conform with manufacturer’s requirements as per the operator’s handbook, other types of information source and relevant regulations and legislation
• Undertake and record all pre-use checks
• Explain the need and function of appropriate documentation

Travelling and manoeuvring

• Configure and ready for travel (site and highway)
• Travel over level surfaces with and without loads and, on rough, undulating ground and inclines
• Manoeuvre in a limited space area with and without loads
• Arrange and follow given signals and instructions when travelling and manoeuvring with and without loads

Setting up for work

• Configure and set for all lifting, loading and transferring duties in accordance with a given Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS)
• Attach and remove various attachments
• Attach and remove hoist-rope attachments for the movement of suspended loads
• Explain actions required for proximity hazards Inc. underground and overhead services
• Explain the basic principles of the slinging of loads, types of lifting accessories that can be used and the correct and incorrect methods for attaching suspended loads to the machine
• Explain the requirements for ensuring adequate ground support and stability
• Explain the causes of instability during blocked, free-on-wheel and pick-and carry duties

Working tasks

• Lift and place various suspended and fork-mounted loads from a variety of locations including a vehicle
• Lift and place suspended and fork-mounted loads under blocked, free-on-wheels and pick-and-carry duties
• Lift, transfer and place fixed-hook suspended loads up to maximum extension, at full working height and using the full slewing capability of the machine
• Lift, transfer and place hoist-rope suspended loads up to maximum extension, at full of working height and using the full slewing capability of the machine (Blocked duties)
• Lift, transfer and place fork-mounted loads up to maximum extension, at full working height and using the full slewing capability of the machine (Free-on- wheels)
• Minimise the swinging of suspended loads during travel
• Explain how stability is affected by travelling with a raised/extended boom and/or rotated upper structure with suspended loads and fork-mounted loads (both regular and irregular)
• Explain visibility issues and restrictions with suspended and fork-mounted loads
• Place suspended loads out of sight of the operator
• Maintain safe working situations

Completing work

• Maintain safe and tidy working areas

Shutting down

• Carry out shut down and securing procedures
• Explain the loading and unloading procedures for machine transporting