HIAB - Truck Mounted Crane
The Lorry Mounted Crane is also referred to as the manufacturers' name of HIAB or Palfinger. These cranes are mounted on the platform of the truck or the vehicle chassis, they are then operated by the driver to load and offload goods from the lorry, they can also be used in places where accessibility is a challenge like construction sites or where there is no other means to offload the vehicle. The crane can have various attachments including a hook, clamp or a bucket and may be operated by hydraulic levers on the lorry or by using a remote control unit. Essex Forklift Training offers training on all types of HIAB – cranes.
Course content:
- Course introduction and induction
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - approved code of practice
- Operator safety and observation
- Pre-Shift checks
- Defect reporting procedures
- Truck / Lorry stability – Engineering principles and weight assessment / Use of stabilisers
- Manoeuvring skills
- Rated capacity / Load centre
- Hydraulic system and use of the controls
- Slinging and correct use of slings
- S.W.L (Safe Working Loads)
- Vehicle loading and offloading
- Refuelling and Recharging procedures including battery handling and housing
- Theoretical examination
- Practical Examination
OPERATOR EXPERIENCE |
COURSES DURATION |
TRAINEES PER COURSES |
NOVICE |
2 / 3 DAYS |
MAXIMUM OF 3 |
EXPERIENCED |
1 / 2 DAYS |
MAXIMUM OF 3 |
REFRESHER |
1 DAY |
MAXIMUM OF 3 |
- Novice : For individuals who have no experience whatsoever of operating any kind of HIAB / Lorry mounted crane
- Experienced : For the experienced operator who has extensive practical experience though has never received any form of initial training
- Refresher : This course is designed for operators who wish to refresh their certification following expiry
HIAB training at customer's premises only.
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