Report of Thorough Examination (inspection)

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a competent person carrying out inspections of lifting equipment, accessories and attachments

Be able to conform to manufacturers requirements as per technical data and conform to relevant regulations and legislation

Be able to locate, identify and explain different types of lifting equipment, accessories and attachments. Examine their basic construction, explain their uses, applications and functions

Be able to interpret and extract information from all relevant documentation

Explain and demonstrate a comprehensive thorough inspection

Identify and demonstrate how to complete a thorough examination inspection report

Environmental considerations

Carry out all out storage and securing procedures

It is envisaged that by the end of this course of training the learner will be able to answer questions on and perform the following:

Have a basic understanding of the industry: The dangers of working in the industry and their roles and responsibilities for performing plant inspection tasks

Specific knowledge taught: Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer's handbooks or guidelines for the equipment to be used and have an understanding of PUWER, LOLER, Working at height, Stored energy, Risk assessment and awareness of British and International Standards

Operate and set up equipment: Safely in accordance with the manufacturer handbooks, load charts and safe working practices

Perform and participate in a toolbox talk with team and communicate the control measures written within the risk assessment

Perform and report using inspection checklists and procedures for: Equipment - walk-round checks, pre-start checks, running checks and documentation checks

Carrier / Chassis on equipment used: Motive power - ICE, battery, dual, cooling systems, lubrication systems, air intake, hydraulics, drive train, wheeled, tracks

Superstructure equipment covered: Hydraulics, articulated booms, scissors, telescopic, fixed booms, winches, slew rings, hook blocks, carrier basket, hoist ropes, quick hitches, buckets, forks, leaf chains

Thorough visual / function examination completed in accordance with LOLER & PUWER, lift trucks, earthworks plant, cranes, MEWPs, structures

Load testing completed in accordance with LOLER & PUWER for lift trucks, earthworks plant, cranes, MEWPs, structures

Safely and accurately use measuring equipment and record findings on: Load monitoring, DPI gauge, leaf chain gauge, hydraulic pressure gauge, Vernier gauges, plant RCI / LMI systems

Specific inspections covered: Emergency lowering devices, crane RCI system, deflection tests on structures, pad eye overload testing, slew ring rocking motions, track tolerances, leaf chain measurements, fork arms

Demonstration and awareness by instructor on NDT/E methods: MT, PT, UT, RT, ET, visual inspection of welds

Demonstrate good end of shift procedures: housekeeping, removing signs, barriers and obstructions used in the task and participate in a debrief meeting