NPORS N039 Plant Inspector Training Course:
Learn how to carry out a Thorough Examination on Plant Equipment
Plant Equipment is commonly found within the workplace. In accordance with LOLER 1998, Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories must receive a Thorough Examination by a competent person typically every 6 or 12 months. This is often referred to as a LOLER Inspection.
Our NPORS Plant Inspector N039 training course is designed to provide the necessary knowledge and training qualifications to allow a person to carry out a thorough examination and inspection service on Plant Equipment within the workplace. The training course is available as a Plant and Safety Certified training course, or an NPORS Accredited training course. The NPORS course reference is NPORS N039 Plant Inspector.
Our training courses meet the latest standards set by the Accrediting Bodies Association – Workplace Transport (ABA) and the National Plant Operator Registration Scheme (NPORS), who are advised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
Plant and Safety are an NPORS Accredited and Approved National Training Provider. Our training courses can be delivered at your premises or at our training centre located in Lichfield – West Midlands/ Staffordshire.
NPORS N039 Plant Inspector Course (NPORS N039)
Training Course Name:
- NPORS Plant Inspector Training Course (NPORS Training Course Ref: N039)
Course Aims:
To teach the delegate how to carry out a thorough examination (visual and functional) on Lift Trucks, Earthworks Plant, Cranes, MEWPS, and Structures in accordance with LOLER 1998 and PUWER 1998.
This NPORS N039 Plant Inspector training course covers, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- 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’s 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
Training Course Locations:
Plant and Safety Training Centre (Lichfield – West Midlands/ Staffordshire)
Duration and Experience Levels
This course is as a Novice and Refresher training course. The duration of the training course will be 1-5 days (Depending on experience and previous qualifications)
Accreditation/ Certification:
Upon successful completion of this training course, the learner will receive either a Plant and Safety Certified or NPORS Accredited Training Course (Depending on the learners requirements)
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