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
