Manipulator is a special type of special equipment, which consists of a truck and a crane installation. Manipulators are used for loading, unloading, transportation and installation of various cargoes. Manipulators can be of different types, depending on load capacity, boom length, the presence of a trailer and other characteristics. To control the manipulator, you must have the appropriate rights and certificates. In this article, we will tell you, what documents are needed to work on the manipulator, how to get them and what are the requirements for drivers and manipulator operators.
What rights are needed to control the manipulator
To control the manipulator, you need to have two types of rights: driver's license and crane operator's license.
A driver's license is needed to drive the automotive part of the manipulator. What categories of rights are needed, It depends on, what type of paddle are you going to drive. There are the following options:
- Category C - if you drive a manipulator without a trailer or with a light trailer (to 750 kg).
- Category CE - if you drive a crane with a heavy trailer (over 750 kg).
- Category D - if you drive a manipulator, which can carry more 8 passengers (eg, tow truck).
To get a driver's license, you need to study at a driving school, pass a theoretical and practical exam in the traffic police and get a driver's license. Crane operator's license (CMU) needed to control the crane part of the manipulator. To obtain a certificate, you must complete a special training program, approved by Rostekhnadzor, pass the theory and practice exam and receive a certificate of study.
CMU operators are trained by specialized training centers, licensed by Rostekhnadzor. Training can be face-to-face, by correspondence or remote. The duration of the training depends on the complexity of the crane installation and can range from 72 to 216 hours. To speed up the process, can buy the rights to the manipulator in companies that help with training and execution of necessary documents.
What are the requirements for drivers and operators of manipulators
In addition to having rights and certificates, drivers and crane operators must comply with the following requirements:
- Age at least 18 years old.
- Driving experience at least 1 of the year in category C or CE (for drivers) or at least 3 years in any category (for operators).
- Availability of a medical certificate on admission to work on special equipment.
- Availability of a certificate of completion of training in occupational health and safety.
- Certificate of psychological testing.
- Have a drug and alcohol test certificate.
- Knowledge of traffic rules, technical characteristics of the manipulator, rules for loading and unloading goods, marking and signaling rules, rules of operation and maintenance of the manipulator.
Output
The manipulator is a universal and popular vehicle, which allows you to perform various tasks for the transportation and installation of goods. To operate the manipulator you need to have a driver's license category C, CE or D (depending on the type of manipulator) and crane operator's license. Besides, must meet certain age requirements., experience, health, education and knowledge. To obtain the rights and certificates, you need to undergo training at a driving school and a training center, pass exams and get documents.
