Phone: 0872571494 or 0872725269
Email: info@bsafe.ie
Loading Shovel Training and assessment programme enables experienced plant operators to gain recognition for their achievements and provides them with the opportunity to demonstrate the skills and knowledge associated with plant operations, leading to suitable certification.
The course is 1 day duration.
As per the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act of 2005, employers must ensure their machine operators are trained on all items of mobile plant (such as loading shovels or front-end loaders). If you operate a Loading Shovel at work you need training.
Course summary
Theory Test:- On completion of any corrective training, candidates are allowed 45 minutes to answer a multiple choice question paper. Questions are based on the following subjects:
- Legislation and regulations
- Employer and employee responsibilities
- Safe working practices
- Machine components and functions
- Correct operating techniques
- Pre-use checks and basic maintenance
- Road travel (where permitted)
- Types and characteristics of materials and loads
- Site safety
- Shut down and securing procedures
Subjects that the questions will be based on will be covered during the training.
Practical Test:- In the practical test the candidate will demonstrate tasks with the Front End loader (Loading Shovel).
On successful completion of this course candidates will receive a B Safe certificate valid for 3 years