NPORS Safe Use of Mobile Loading Ramps (N045)

NPORS Safe Use of Mobile Loading Ramps (N045) Course Content

This course is designed for lift truck operators who are required to use various mobile loading ramps in their workplace. The program is aimed at equipping participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to safely operate mobile loading ramps while adhering to industry standards and regulations.

Throughout the duration of this training course, participants will develop the competence to:

1. Gain a foundational understanding of the industry, its inherent risks, and their individual responsibilities within it.
2. Familiarize themselves with the manufacturer's handbook for the specific mobile loading ramp to be used.
3. Identify and properly maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for the safe operation of mobile loading ramps.
4. Implement defect reporting procedures to ensure the safety and functionality of the equipment.
5. Consider environmental factors and their impact on the use of mobile loading ramps.
6. Locate and identify major components of mobile loading ramps and explain their functions.
7. Learn approved hand signals and effective communication methods for safe operations.
8. Conduct thorough pre-operational checks in accordance with both manufacturer and legislative requirements.
9. Perform necessary checks of the working area to ensure safety.
10. Select the appropriate mobile loading ramp for the task and the specific vehicle/container.
11. Configure the mobile loading ramp for travel and manoeuvre it safely under the guidance of a banksman.
12. Manoeuvre the mobile loading ramp to the work area and prepare it for secure attachment to a vehicle/container.
13. Secure the mobile loading ramp to the vehicle/container efficiently and safely.
14. Safely detach the mobile loading ramp from the vehicle/container and store it, along with accessories, correctly.
15. Perform end-of-work inspections and shutdown procedures to maintain safety standards.

Underpinning Knowledge:

The course will cover a wide range of regulatory and informational topics, including but not limited to:

• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA)
• Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
• Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Personal Protective Equipment Regulations (PPE Regs)
• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR)
• Working at Height Regulations
• Manual Handling Guidelines
• Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations
• Workplace Health, Safety, and Welfare Regulations (WHSWR)
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance notes
• Risk assessments and method statements
• Safe Systems of Work (SSW)
• Manufacturer's handbook information and documentation

Specific Skills and Knowledge Covered:

• Introduction to the ramp and pre-operational checks
• Safe use of hydraulic systems, including raising and lowering the ramp
• Manoeuvring the ramp using a forklift truck
• Site selection and ramp setup
• Connecting to a vehicle/container
• Loading and unloading procedures, including speed limits and hazard recognition
• Disconnecting from the vehicle/container
• Post-use checks and storage procedures, emphasising cleanliness, maintenance, and reporting protocols

This course is designed to provide lift truck operators with the essential skills and knowledge required to operate mobile loading ramps safely and efficiently within their workplace, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices.

Entry Requirements

Please note, that in all cases, operators are required to supply proof to support their application. They have to have passed the CITB health, safety & environmental touch screen test within two years prior to their application.

Good understanding of spoken and written English.