A Lorry Mounted Loader (known as a HIAB) is a powerful crane attached to a lorry or trailer. Using the vehicles hydraulic system, it can lift, move and place heavy loads either onto the vehicle bed or next to the vehicle at or around ground level. These versatile machines are essential in the construction and logistics industries for loading & unloading, delivering goods to site, making them a self-sufficient and efficient piece of equipment.  
         

Category: Lorry Mounted Loader 
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Accrediting Body: Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (ITSSAR) 

Maximum Ratio: 3 : 1 : 1 (3 Operators : 1 Instructor : 1 Machine) 

Durations:

Novice* – 1 Operator = 1 day,    2 or 3 Operators = 2 days
Experienced** – 1, 2 or 3 Operators = 1 day  
Safety Refresher*** – 1, 2 or 3 Operators = 1 day  
 

* For trainees with very little or no previous operating experience of a lorry mounted loader
** Existing operators with some previous experience of using a lorry mounted loader but have not received formal training
*** This course is available for those operators with in-date documentary evidence of formal training

Course Breakdown 

The following is a list of elements that make up a novice course. (N.B. The list for experienced operators and safety refreshers courses may be shorter). 
 

• Course Introduction, the need & reasons to train and relevant statutory requirements 

• Introduction to the equipment, control familiarisation, and principles of operation 

• Recommended mount & dismount, machine security and introduction to the controls 

• Identification, use and adjustment of attachments in pre-determined positions 

• Simple hydraulics (theory) and introduction to the hydraulic controls 

• Deploying and retracting the outrigger legs 

• Deploying and retracting the crane 

• Basic and advanced operating exercises – open and enclosed areas 

• Operators safety code, relevant handout and safety film 

• Daily pre-use inspections 

• Engineering principles, rated capacity and stability 

• *Load types, weight assessment, safe use & inspection of lifting equipment 

• Preparing the crane for travel 

• Vehicle loading and unloading – Pick up & deposit at ground, vehicle bed level and up to the headboard 

• Testing: Pre-use checks, practical skills and theory 
   

* Will be covered where facilities allow/are relevant 

All courses are ITSSAR accredited and are recognised throughout the industry.  
 

On-Site Courses and Facilities Required

The course will be delivered on your premises. This will give your employees the advantage of being trained and tested on the lorry mounted loader they will use after training has been completed, safely and efficiently. 

Training can be tailored/bespoke to your business requirements, but the following facilities will be required: 

• Access to your lorry mounted loader 

• An area large enough for basic & advanced manoeuvring and testing 

• Pallets and loads appropriate to your business 

• For theory training – an area large enough for the instructor and the trainees to work, with chairs, a table and a power supply (a small office) 

• It is recommended that all lorry mounted loader operators wear safety footwear, headwear and a hi-visibility vest. Other personal protective equipment is as per the company’s SSOW/RA 
   

Certification 

After completing the course you will receive: 

• A certificate e-mailed to you 

• If you have applied for ITSSAR TOPS* (Trained Operators Passport Scheme), you will be registered onto the TOPS database, have your own TOPS number and receive a photo identification card.  
   

* There is an additional charge of £20 per trainee. This covers the registration onto the TOPS database and card 
 

After Care

After completing the training, feedback (verbally and written) will be given to both the trainee and their manager on the trainee’s performance including any recommendations. 

When refresher training is due, (HSE recommends every 3 – 5 years, your company policy may differ), notification will be sent via email. 

 

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