Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for anyone who is required to use a Dumper Truck in their daily working duties.
Duration
1 Day – Refresher or Conversion, 2-3 Days – Experienced delegate
Location
Ipswich / Essex / In-house Availability
Certifications
Provided on completion
Course PDF
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The purpose of this course is to give delegates the skills required to safely operate a Dumper Truck. It covers the Law, maintenance of the truck and manual checks to ensure safety.
By the end of the course delegates will:
- Have a thorough understanding of how to successfully control and manoeuvre the vehicle
- Be able to inspect the vehicle to ensure safe use
- Understand all of the regulations required to ensure safety in the workplace
Course Outline
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Features and Safety Equipment
- Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
- Correct Use of Controls
- Operating the Dumper (starting, moving, loading and unloading)
- Pre-Use Inspection Checks
- Theory and Practical Testing
