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Posted By JohnV
Hi,
Does anyone know whether this training covers use of lifting operations using excavators - and in particular - whether the use of quick hitch devices are covered?
Many thanks,
John
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Posted By JohnV
Thanks Dave,
John
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Posted By Raymond Rapp
John
All operatives of plant on our sites must have a valid CPCS permit with the type of plant they are qualified for on the reverse of the card.
In a recent discussion it appears that the CPCS training does not cover quick hitch training but there are plans afoot to include it. One of the problems with quick hitches is that there are several types on the market.
Ray
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Posted By JohnV
Thanks Ray,
I believe that the HSE stance is that semi-automatic hitches (the type involved in the fatalities) can continue to be used provided operatives have received the correct training. However I'm debating whether to ban them from our sites altogether. I believe that since October last year they are no longer supplied in the UK? On the Construction Skills site under CPCS, it appears that a half-day course on this subject is available. I assume it is a bolt-on addition, which means that operatives with the standard excavator training on their CPCS card will not have covered it?
John
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Posted By Raymond Rapp
There is a new type of 'fail safe' quick hitch on the market. I have seen a demonstration at first hand and it looks very impressive. It will take a while before all companies have this type of bucket fitted. Hence training and HSE intervention is the best way forward for time being.
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