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