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Bucher variable plough/ unimog - WM058

Course Overview

This course is designed for employees who, during their daily duties are involved with the operating of Winter Maintenance Equipment - Bucher variable plough/ Unimog during the delivery of Winter Maintenance Services.

Course Aim

This course has been developed to ensure that LCC employees who are required to use a Bucher variable plough/ Unimog know of what daily safety checks to carry out, how to use the equipment safely and how to report defects to the equipment.         

The course also aims to meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.

Learning Outcomes

Operation of variable plough and Unimog equipment
Safe working procedures & safety observations/notices
Transit driving
Daily checks & weekly maintenance
Loading and load discharge procedures
Use of snow plough transit lock
End of day cleaning
Mounting and demounting snow plough
Troubleshooting
Bucher Winter Operator Guide received
Information for contacting Bucher
Safety sheet received

Learning Methods

Demonstration and Individual participation.

Course Duration

1 Full Day

Refresher 5 years

Maximum 2 places per session

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