Puller Winch Operation Training: Safe Utility Winching Techniques

Our accredited Puller Winch Operation Training is an essential one-day program designed for both novices and experienced operators working in the utility and construction sectors. This EUSR-accredited course ensures that personnel can operate puller winches safely and legally, adhering to the requirements of PUWER 98 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.

By completing this professional Puller Winch Operation Training, candidates gain the technical skills needed to manage heavy-duty cable and pipe pulling tasks while maintaining strict site safety protocols.

Why Is Puller Winch Competence Essential?

Operating high-tension winching equipment carries significant risks. Obtaining a Puller Winch Operation Training certificate ensures your team can:

  • Ensure Legal Compliance: Meet the standards set by PUWER 98, MHSWR 99, and PPE Regulations.

  • Master Site Setup: Learn the correct positioning and stabilisation of a winch to prevent equipment failure or site accidents.

  • Advanced Data Logging: Understand how to utilise winch printers and data loggers to monitor tonnage and line speed accurately.

Who Should Attend This Winching Safety Course?

This specialized training is suited for anyone responsible for the mechanical pulling of pipes, ducts, or cables, including:

  • Utility Operatives: Professionals in the power, water, and telecoms sectors using puller winches for network installation.

  • Civil Engineering Contractors: Teams involved in heavy infrastructure projects requiring trenchless technology.

  • Supervisors: Individuals overseeing winching operations who must ensure all equipment is used to manufacturer specifications.

Key Learning Outcomes for Puller Winch Operation Training

The curriculum focuses on a blend of classroom theory and hands-on practical assessment:

  1. Site & Equipment Setup: Correct road-tow checks, site stabilization, and safe utilization of boom kits.

  2. Operational Controls: Induction on line speed control valves, tonnage levels (Stage 1-2), and dash/control point layouts.

  3. Safe Pulling Techniques: Understanding the importance of direct towing for PVC/PE ducts, pipes, and cables.

  4. Operator Maintenance: Basic maintenance essentials, identifying decal requirements, and verifying test certificates.

  5. Practical Assessment: Completing a number of winch ‘pulls’ and demonstrating the correct procedure for decommissioning.

Course Details & Certification Information

Feature Detail
Duration 1 Day (PowerPoint Theory & Practical Assessment)
Accreditation EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register)
Validity 3 Years
Capacity Maximum of 8 Delegates
Assessment Multiple-choice theory test and hands-on practical demo

Protect your team and your equipment. At Hills Safety Training, our approved instructors provide expert-led Puller Winch Operation Training tailored to the specific make and model of your equipment. Combine this with other approved training courses for a fully compliant site team. For further details on industry standards, visit the official Energy & Utility Skills website.

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