This course will provide delegates with the opportunity to update knowledge on Load Security Legislation changes, and who is responsible. What is required to stay safe and compliant when loading vehicles and the consequences of getting it wrong.
This course will also provide delegates with the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding of how to conduct vehicle checks and ensure the vehicle is in a safe roadworthy condition. Including what items need to be checked and how to identify and complete defect or NIL defect reports.
The Delegates will also have an understand of how the enforcement agencies work and the powers and documentation they available to them
Course Content
Safe loading for scaffolders
- Reasons to ensure loads are safe
- Consequences of Getting it Wrong
- Responsibilities for Operator & Driver
- Principles of safe loading
- Calculation of lashings
Daily Walk Around Checks & Defect Reporting
- The operator’s Licence
- Items to be checked during the Walk Around Daily Check
- How to record Daily Checks
- Defect Reporting processes
- Enforcement Agencies