VR35 - Lorry Loader Cranes in Vehicle Recovery (T Boom)

VR35 covers using T Boom lorry loader cranes when carrying out routine removal procedures from road traffic collisions, parking and other situations, on cars and light commercial vehicles.  This module also covers the safety requirements associated with the use of lorry loader (T Boom) recovery units.

For knuckle lorry loader recovery units see VR17.

Learning Outcomes
• Health and safety requirements applicable to the use of lorry loaders for vehicle recovery
• Lorry loader ratings
• Safety precautions when operating a lorry loader
• Ancillary equipment used in conjunction with a lorry loader for vehicle recovery
• Pre-operational checks on lorry loader recovery vehicles
• Positioning considerations and techniques for lorry loader recovery vehicles
• Lifting techniques used in recovery situations
• Banksman signals in recovery situations

Practical Outcome
• The participant will be able to demonstrate, how to, safely, prepare and operate the equipment accurately under their own control and under the control of a Banksman