Driver Off-Loading and Loading Safety
Certificate recognised by the RSA & the HSA
FITAC are proud to present our latest course, Driver Off-Loading and Loading Safety.
Load securing and safe loading has become a very topical and important subject amongst the Road Safety Authority and the Health & Safety Authority at present in Ireland.
We recognise that there has been an increase in incidents involving the transportation of goods, and this course aims to address these issues, by delivering tailor-made courses to suit our client’s specific needs,
Off-Loading and Loading training for Drivers is a comprehensive course for up to 5 people per group, designed to equip staff with the skills and knowledge they need to operate safety in various different workplace environments.
Course Content
Background and Objectives, why we carry out training, legal responsibilities
All relevant Legislation, Health & Safety at Work Act
The different types of mechanical equipment used in warehouses
Particular focus on the Power Pallet Truck Theory
Manual Pallet Truck – Manual Handling (pushing and pulling)
Hazards and Risk associated with Off-loading and Loading vehicles
Opening the back door of the container/lorry safely (falling objects)
Operation and Safe Working on Tail Lift Vehicles
Safe operation of curtain-side lorries (opening and closing)
Access and egress to and from trailers (Working at Heights)
Safe and correct operation of dock levellers
Internal Warehouse hazards and risk assessments
Slopes and gradients and the dangers therein while operating
Operating in adverse weather conditions
How to assess a load which may be unstable/dangerous to offload
Off-Loading and Loading of Double stacked pallets
Different types of pallets and the safest way to transport each type
Safe loading procedures, securing of loads and dangers associated with unstable loads
Dangerous goods awareness
Practical training in the warehouse on all operations above
Practical training on the Power Pallet Truck