Empty Container Handler
Certificate of training recognised by the RTITB
The scope of the training is to provide the necessary knowledge to handle and operate the empty container handler (ECH) in order to handle and move empty containers in a safe and productive way.
Number of Participants: Maximum of 2
Duration: 5 Days
Location: Onsite
Training Content
General ECH technical knowledge
ECH daily maintenance – pre use check up
Stacking containers in a safe way
Stacking 2 containers in 1 move
Stacking empty containers 6 and 7 high
Using the safety clamps
Stability of the ECH
Risk detection and safety
Safety regulation of the terminal
Practical Initiation
How to operate the ECH
Control panel
Brake Test
Safety instructions
Combination driving and operating joystick
Working with the ECH
Driving with the ECH
Approaching a container
Use of safety clamps
Hoisting an empty container
Centre the spreader
Anticipating with the driving surface to absorb ECH movements
Driving and turning in a tire-saving way
Further Info
Lifting and lowering empty containers
- Positioning of container in view of stability
- Safe driving – safety level visibility
- How to stack containers one high
Stacking Empty Containers 2 and 3 High
- Positioning spreader in view of corner pockets
- Order of manoeuvring (safety height before side movement or rotation)
Stacking Empty Containers 4 and 5 High
- Anticipating changed stability of vehicle
- Anticipating underground before stacking five high
- Operating the joy stick (alternated handling commands)
Stacking Empty Containers 6 and 7 High
- Anticipating changed stability of vehicle
- Anticipating underground before stacking 7 high
- Operating the joy stick (alternated handling commands)