Winch Safety (Diesel / Electric)

Course Content

• The Law – Regulations & Legislation  (including: The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 & The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1998)
• Introduction to the winch – explanation of function and controls
• Installation & setting-up procedures, including manual handling techniques
• Pre-operational checks and periodic inspections
• Safe operating techniques, raising and lowering – laden and unladen
• Lifting accessories– selection and inspection
• Safe slinging techniques
• Pre-setting hydraulic pressure/pull load
• Basic maintenance
• Environmental considerations – ground conditions & weather: wind, rain, frost, snow etc
• Manufactures guidelines for fault diagnosis, cause and remedy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Course Objectives -

On successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:

• Understand current relevant legislation
• Identify hazards and the precautions needed to overcome them
• Operate safely with minimum risk of injury and/or damage to equipment and property