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HYDRAULIC VEHICLE LIFTING HOIST OPERATOR SAFETY SYLLABUS

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

2-POST OR 4-POST HYDRAULIC OR CABLE OPERATED VEHICLE HOISTS

ACCREDITING BODY

COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY (1 DAY = 7.5 HOURS)

Number of Attendees 6  5 4 3 2 1
Novice Length (hours) 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
Experienced Course Length (hours) 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75
Safety Refresher Course Length (hours) 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75 3.75

CONVERSIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR DELEGATES WITH APPROPRIATE EXISTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TYPES:

  • None

NOTES

n/a

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To teach the basic skills and associated job safety knowledge required for the safe operation of vehicle hoists.

COURSE CONTENTS (THEORY)

  • The Need to Train & Statutory Requirements
    • Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2, 7 & 8
    • PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998)
  • General Safety Rules

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Introduction to the Machine
  • Pre-Operational Checks
  • Positioning / Securing the Vehicle on the Hoist
  • Safe Lifting & Lowering of the Hoist
  • Practical Skill Tests

COURSE DOCUMENTATION

Training records and Progressive Assessment report forwarded to employer.

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