Summary / Introduction
Forward tipping dumpers are used throughout the land-based and construction industries and are a key piece of machinery on site as they are able to handle a mixture of terrain and carry large loads, making them a flexible piece of equipment.
Target Audience
Our course is for anyone who currently operates or will be required to operate a wheeled forward tipping dumper in the land-based or construction industries. The course will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge required in order to operate the forward tipping dumper safely and confidently.
Description
In our wheeled forward tipping dumper training and assessment course our aim is to help you understand and learn about the capabilities of the wheeled forward tipping dumper so you are able to use it efficiently and safely.
Product Objectives
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Identify the basic construction and components, and the purpose and use of all its controls and gauges.
- Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources, and applicable legislation (PUWER, LOLER).
- Carry out all pre-use and running checks.
- Set the dumper for site and road travel.
- Travel over differing types of terrain, including rough undulating ground, both in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Travel up and down substantial inclines in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Manoeuvre in confined areas using forward and reverse direction, in a loaded and unloaded state.
- Position the dumper to receive loads.
- Comply with loading procedures.
- Ensure load integrity and security.
- Discharge loads into trenches or over edges.
- Place the dumper in an out-of-service condition.
- Explain the loading and unloading procedures on and off a transporter.