Telescopic Handler – Suspended Loads Novice NPORS

Suitable For

Anyone wishing to gain a Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads certificate who have no previous knowledge or experience in this area.

Aims

• To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
• A basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and responsibilities as plant operator.
• Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data, conform to relevant regulations and legislation.
• Be able to locate, identify and explain safe working loads, lifting capacity chart and explain how the manufacturer may reduce the lifting capacity when moving a suspended load, different lifting configurations and working ranges.
• Identify and explain different lifting procedures, explain what task could fall into each category.
• Identify and explain centres of gravity and calculate estimated weights of loads.
• Identify any overhead/proximity hazards.
• Be able to agree the signal codes/hand signals, direction of movement, safe working and safe landing placement zone with the slinger/signaler.
• Ensure telescopic handler is in a safe condition and attachments fitted correctly.
• Checked load integrity and security.
• Environmental considerations.
• Carry out all out-of-service and securing procedure.

Prerequisites

• Candidates must hold either:
  
  An NPORS Telescopic Handler certification with at least 3 months remaining.
  
  Or
  
  Any other Telescopic Handler certification with at least 12 months remaining.