Slinging & Signalling Including
Hydraulic Lorry Loader (LETI 16)

Who should attend?
Potential and existing operators who have received no formal instruction and those requiring refresher training.

Duration:
1 day including safety awareness and achievement test.

Aims:
To give training and assessment towards the LGH Training Certificates of Training achievement and provide proof of training for use at the delegate's place of work.

Content:
At the end of the course the operative should be able to:

• understand the requirements of the relevant legislation
• establish the physical properties of loads and communicate this information to other personnel
• select appropriate lifting accessories and attach and detach it correctly and safety
• operate a hydraulic lorry loader moving loads of various weights and dimensions and act upon standard operating signals to ensure the safety of plant and personnel
• carry out pre/post use inspection of plant and equipment to determine serviceability and store it correctly

Knowledge:
At the end of the course the operative should have an adequate knowledge of:

• the duties and responsibilities, as required by statute, of a slinger and signaller
• the effects of load movement on the stability of a lorry loader
• potential hazards associated with lorry loader operation and how to overcome them
• the effect of varying the angles of multi-leg slings and how to calculate their safe working loads
• methods of establishing weights, centre of gravity and dimensions of loads
• the standard code of signals
• operator problems of lorry loader control
• the factors to consider when planning a lift
• lorry loader safety devices
• the safe use of specific lifting items of lifting equipment
• the main components of a lorry loader and the pre/post safety checks

Training methods:
there is a maximum of 6 delegates per course
50% practical
50% classroom

Three easy ways to book your course:

1. Click here to complete the enquiry form online
2. fax the completed booking form to 01942 898045
3. telephone 01942 898040 and speak to the course bookings team
   
4. post the completed booking form to:
   LGH Training
   120 Bolton Road
   Atherton
   Manchester
   M46 9YZ