Lorry Loader Training – Safe Lifting from the Roadside

🚚 Lorry Loader Training – Safe Lifting from the Roadside

Lorry loaders—commonly known as HIABs—are vital across industries like construction, logistics, utilities, and plant hire. These truck-mounted cranes allow operators to lift, move, and deliver heavy loads directly from their vehicles. But with great versatility comes great responsibility.

At Kentra Training, we deliver certified Lorry Loader training to ensure operators use this equipment safely, efficiently, and within legal requirements.

🔧 What Is a Lorry Loader (HIAB)?

“HIAB” is often used to describe all lorry loaders, though it’s technically a brand name (Hydrauliska Industri AB).  A lorry loader is a crane mounted on a vehicle, designed to load and unload the vehicle’s own payload.

They’re powerful, flexible, and often used in tight spaces—but incorrect use can lead to accidents, injuries, or costly damage.

⚖️ Do I Need HIAB Training?

Yes. The use of lorry loaders is covered under:

• LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations) 1998

• PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) 1998

These laws require lifting operations to be properly planned, equipment to be suitable and maintained, and operators to be trained and competent.

Whether you’re using hook attachments, brick grabs, or remote-controlled cranes, training is mandatory.

🎓 What Does the Course Cover?

Kentra’s Lorry Loader Training covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to operate these machines safely and confidently.

Key topics include:

• Legal responsibilities and best practices under LOLER/PUWER

• Understanding lifting capacity and stability

• Pre-use checks and defect reporting

• Controls, safety systems, and emergency stops

• Use of attachments (hook, clamshell, brick grab)

• Remote-control use and communication

• Working with a signaller

• Load securing and risk assessment

• Safe set-up, outrigger positioning, and lift planning

• Practical operations and lift simulations

Courses are tailored to your specific equipment, operator experience, and site conditions.

Training and Testing

For full course details and syllabus, please follow this LINK.

👷 Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• New and experienced lorry loader operators

• Delivery drivers involved in loading/unloading

• Fleet managers, site supervisors, and transport coordinators

We offer Novice, Refresher, and Experienced Worker Assessment options, with NPORS or in-house certification available.

✅ Why Choose Kentra Training?

With over 25 years of delivering quality training, Kentra provides:

✔ Expert instructors with real-world experience
✔ NPORS-accredited certification
✔ Training at your site or ours
✔ Customised courses for your equipment and roles
✔ Focus on safety, confidence, and compliance

Whether you’re lifting pallets, bricks, generators, or plant, we make sure your team can do it safely, efficiently, and legally.

📅 Ready to Book?

Looking to upskill your team or ensure compliance with regulations?

📍 Based in Cheshire – training delivered nationwide.
📞 Call us: 01606 832 556
📧 Email: office@kentratraining.co.uk
🌐 Learn more:  Get in touch

Kentra Training – Lifting Confidence Since 1997

Thank you for reading our blog about Lorry Loader Training, for more details you can also check out our other blogs:

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