Question 1

Duration

Accepted Answer

1-2 Days - Novice Operator

1 Day - Experienced Operator

1 Day - Refresher/Conversion

Question 2

Course Details

Accepted Answer

• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (NI Order 1978), PUWER, LOLER and Working at Height Regs
 • Safe Operator practices including planning of work and risk assessment
 • Daily and Weekly maintenance schedules • Identification of components and pre-use checks
 • Interpretation of safety information
 • Selection and use of personal safety equipment
 • Start up/shut down procedures
 • Testing of safety devices, limit switches and hydraulic functions
 • Factors effecting stability
 • Motive and hydraulic controls
 • Manoeuvring in open and confined spaces (level/inclines/rough terrain - where applicable)
 • Positioning the vehicle for work
 • Basic operational techniques/accessing at height
 • Banksman signalling
 • Working near overhead power lines
 • Working near water
 • Working on/travelling on the public highway (where relevant)
 • Emergency lowering procedures
 • Battery care and maintenance/re-charging procedures (where relevant)
 • Re-fuelling procedures (where relevant)
 • Parking and post stop checks
 • Requirements for thorough examinations

Question 3

Certification

Accepted Answer

on completion of the above course, Candidates will receive ITSSAR Accredited Certification

Overhead Gantry
Operator

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Units 17 & 18 Derryloran Industrial Estate, Sandholes Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone, BT80 9LU

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training@healthandsafetyni.com
or
info@healthandsafetyni.com

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028 8676 4001

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Overhead Gantry Operator