Side loaders pick up their load laterally and are used for handling long loads such as wooden beams and pipes. The four wheels can be rotated 360° on certain models which makes the unit very maneuverable.
Every employee who operates a side loader is required by law to receive appropriate training.
If an exam is successfully passed after the training, the participant receives a certificate valid for 5 years. If not passing the exam, the participant will receive a certificate of participation in training valid for 5 years.
These trainings are organized in-company. The duration of the training varies according to the participant’s prior knowledge and the desired certificate/attestation.
Duration of training:
- A safety training course lasts one day, is designed for drivers with some experience and concludes with a safety exam. This course can also serve as 5-year refresher training. Some of the training can also take the form of on-the-job coaching.
- A proficiency training course lasts two days and concludes with a proficiency exam.
Details of standard side loader training can be found here:
