• Operating the machine on all normal tasks for which it is designed
• Deciding whether a particular load is safe to lift
• Carrying out routine servicing procedures and maintenance in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
• The purpose and capabilities of the machine and any relevant safety precautions necessary for its operation
• How the machine works and the maintenance requirements involved
• The effect of load, size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability
• The loading, storage and transit of representative materials
• The basic construction of pallets
• The permitted loading of scaffolds