Tail Lift Passenger - Wheel Chair - Standee

TBS/23
Objectives:

To be capable of carrying out service/repair/examination/load testing and certifying in a safe manner in accordance with Manufacturers recommendations, accepted good practice and in particular meeting the LOLER Regs '98 (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations - Regulation 9) PUWER'98 (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Reg's ) The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Reg's'92 and complying with general health & safety legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974.

Course Objective:
To provide delegates with the knowledge and skills to repair/fault find/maintain/inspect/load test and certify tail lifts safely in accordance with good maintenance practices and relevant Health & Safety Legislation.
( Load test/certify only after completing 2 days).
Content:
Day One:
1. Welcome and introductions.
2. Health and Safety Legal Requirements, and associated legislation.
3. Explanation of British Standards and C.E Regulations.
4. Introduction to tail lift terms.
5. Instruction in safe working practices.
6. Introduction to tail lifts, controls and associated components.
7. Inspection, and servicing.
8. Explanation of hydraulic, electrical,mechanical systems.
9. IRTE Electronic Systems Code of Practice, related wiring and hydraulic schematic diagrams.
10. Construction and description of terminology.

Day Two:
1. Approach to fault finding - electrical/mechanical/hydraulics.
2. Practical use of schematic diagrams.
3. Practical sessions under guided supervision.
4. Practical on Lifts.
5. Theory of weight testing.
6. Competent person.
7. Safety requirements.
8. Formal records.
9. Equipment needed for weight testing.
10. Through examination and weight/load testing.
11. Open forum/questions/end tests/course review.