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MEWP Training is for anyone wishing to operate mobile elevated work platforms such as Cherry Pickers or Scissor Lifts. This course will train you to prepare and safely operate various types of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs).
Course Duration: 2 days
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Understand the relevant health and safety regulations.
- Identify accident prevention and control.
- Identify the needs regarding personnel protection.
- Drive the MEWP safely and manoeuvre it in a correct and proper manner, inside and outside a building.
- Carry out pre-use checks and daily maintenance before starting work.
- Carry out the correct emergency procedures and understand the capacities and limitations to enable safe operation.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- MEWP Categories
- Structural Parts
- MEWP selection
- Regulation & Guidance
- ISO 18878, HSWA, PUWER, LOLER, MHSW, WAHR & RIDDOR
- Safe Operating Methods & Hazards
- Pre-Use Inspections/Handovers
- Electrical Hazards, fall, Movement & Travel,
- Set-Up, Operation, Fuelling, Parking and Securing
Course Details
This course is for operators and supervisors of forklift operations as well as novices interested in operating forklift. The course uses OSHA criteria from 29 CFR 1910.178. Driving tips, avoiding injury and proper handling & transportation of loads are featured. To be in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.
Course Duration:
Experienced: 2 days
Intermediate: 3 days
Foundation: 5 days
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this course participant should be able to:
- Carry out pre use inspection of forklifts in compliance with manufacturers' specifications and industry best practice.
- Demonstrate skills for proper fuelling and battery charging techniques
- Identify types and characteristics of forklifts with different kinds of hazards associated with each one.
- Identify stability triangle for forklifts.
- Show confidence on knowledge gained applicable to Basic Driving Principles, Stability, and Load Handling.
Course Outline
- Selection of Forklift Operators
- Types of Forklift
- Operator’s Responsibilities
- Parts of the forklift
- Stability
- Operating Procedures
- Refueling and Recharging
- Parking
- Hydraulic system
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This course is designed to equip participants with the relevant knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate Self-loader trucks in compliance with required standards. Physical qualification evaluation (vision, depth perception, etc) is included in this course.
Course Duration: 2 days
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Perform a daily preoperational inspection and documentation.
- Define the titles “Operator” and “Rigger” in line with each individual responsibility
- Interpret load rating charts
- Determine load weights
- Use basic rigging skills
- Use a load angle indicator
- Demonstrate knowledge of lifts.
Course Outline
- Application Regulation
- Qualification Requirement
- Crane Operator Responsibilities and Certification Process
- Crane Components
- Load Charts Interpretations
- Emergency Procedure Guidelines
- Lift Procedure Checklist
- Safe Operating Techniques and Practices
- Principles of Operation
- Operation &Control
- Inspection and maintenance
- Signal and Communications
- Specific Crane Information (if applicable)
- Written Exam
- Hands-on Evaluation (proficiency evaluation of simple lifts, rigging and signaling).
Course Details
This course is for operators and supervisors of truck operations. The course uses OSHA criteria from 29 CFR 1910.178. Course highlights the most common dangers of Self Propelled Modular Trailer operations and provide solutions to those dangers. Driving tips, avoiding injury and proper handling & transportation are featured. To be in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a Self-Propelled Modular Trailer.
Course Duration: 1 day
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Carry out pre use inspection of SPMT in compliance with manufacturers' specifications and industry best practice and conduct preventive maintenance.
- Demonstrate component identification.
- Demonstrate understanding of safe SPMT operation.
- Demonstrate capability to safely operate the SPMT.
- Demonstrate various maneuvers and techniques associated with effective operation.
Course Outline
- Regulations & Standards
- Steering Capability
- Definition of SPMT
- Types of SPMT
- Specific Risks
- Pre-operational use
- Functions of the various parts
- Operation of SPMT
- Loading with SPMT
Course Details
This course is for operators and supervisors of Bulldozer operations. The course uses OSHA criteria from 29 CFR 1910.178. Course highlights the most common dangers of Bull dozer operations and provide solutions to those dangers.
Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Carry out pre use inspection of Bull dozer in compliance with manufacturers' specifications and industry best practice and conduct preventive maintenance.
- Demonstrate component identification.
- Demonstrate understanding of safe Bull dozer
- Demonstrate capability to safely operate the Bull dozer.
- Demonstrate various maneuvers and techniques associated with effective operation.
Course Outline
- Regulations & Standards
- Steering Capability
- Definition of Bull dozer
- Types of Bull dozer
- Specific Risks
- Pre-operational use
- Functions of the various parts
- Operation of Bull dozer
- Loading with Bull dozer
Course Details
This course is for operators and supervisors of Bulldozer operations. The course uses OSHA criteria from 29 CFR 1910.178. Coursehighlights the most common dangers of Excavator operations and provide solutions to those dangers. Driving tips, avoiding injury and proper handling & transportation are featured. To be in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.
Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Define the term excavator.
- Explain the meaning of the various terminologies.
- Name/list/state the types of excavator.
- State the uses of excavator.
- Describe the various components of an excavator.
- State the various types of excavator attachment.
- Demonstrate/carry out pre-use inspection of an excavator.
- Demonstrate the safe operation of an excavator in various job requirements.
Course Outline
- Definition/terminology
- Types of excavator
- Usage/uses of excavator
- Configuration/ components
- Hand signals
- Excavator attachment
- Pre-use inspection
- Safe operation of an excavator
Course Details
This course is for operators and supervisors of Bob Cat operations. The course uses OSHA criteria from 29 CFR 1910.178. Coursehighlights the most common dangers of Bob Cat operations and provide solutions to those dangers. Driving tips, avoiding injury and proper handling & transportation are featured. To be in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.
Course Duration: 2 Days
Course Objectives
Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to:
- Carry out pre use inspection of bob cats in compliance with manufacturers' specifications and industry best practice and conduct preventive maintenance.
- Demonstrate component identification.
- Demonstrate understanding of safe bob cat operation.
- Demonstrate capability to safely operate the bob cat.
- Demonstrate various maneuvers and techniques associated with effective operation.
Course Outline
- Expectations
- Class hour and schedule
- Definition of Powered Industrial Trucks
- Types of Bob Cats
- Pre-operational use inspection
- Functions of the various parts
- Operation of a Bob Cat
- Working at sites
Age: 18 years and above
Literacy: Basic reading and writing skills
Fitness: Certificate of physical and mental fitness
Physical ability: Good eyesight, sound hearing and ability to judge distance accurately.
This course is designed for all personnel who are required to use, supervise, or manage the use of Powered Industrial Truck. The course uses OSHA criteria from 29 CFR 1910.178 which highlight the most common dangers of powered industrial truck operations and provide solutions to those dangers. Driving tips, avoiding injury and proper handling & transportation of loads are featured.
To be in compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178, only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck. [Course content not vetted by IADC as part of DIT accreditation]