ICRS29267/540 - Heavy Underlift Units

Covers using underlift recovery units when carrying out routine removal procedures on commercial vehicles between 3500kg and 44000kg GVM. This module also covers the safety requirements associated with the use of underlift recovery units.

Learning Outcomes

Health and safety requirements applicable to the use of heavy vehicle underlift recovery units
Variations and performance features of underlift recovery units
Equipment and vehicle checks associated with underlift recovery units
Purpose and function of cross heads and fittings
Loading and unloading procedure of a heavy underlift recovery unit
Fitting the correct air lines (where required) to the casualty
Towing procedure and potential hazards

Practical Outcome

The student will be able to demonstrate how to deploy heavy underlift equipment, how to lift the casualty safely and secure it, the ‘preparation to tow’ requirements (inc. the fitting of air lines) and the correct unloading procedures