Recover 4wd Vehicle – FWPCOT3260

Course Contents – Recover 4wd Vehicle – FWPCOT3260

Plan 4×4 Recovery

• Survey site to identify hazards, assess risks and select suitable strategy.
• Select personal protective equipment appropriate to type of recovery operation.
• Inform appropriate personnel of location.
• Determine potential environmental impact of recovery.

Apply Safe Recovery Method

• Establish and maintain communications with appropriate personnel during recovery operations.
• Determine recovery method based on the terrain conditions and circumstances.
• Consider operating variables, define danger zone and apply strategies to reduce risk and environmental impact during recovery.
• Determine the recovery equipment required and its availability. 2.5 Set up an exclusion zone.
  Repair environmental damage where possible.

Use Vehicle Recovery Equipment

• Identify hazards and position recovery equipment safely.
• Use safe operating procedures while using recovery equipment.
• Use rated recovery equipment within limitations and capabilities.

Maintain Vehicle Recovery equipment

• Carry out maintenance on recovery equipment
• Document equipment maintenance according to organisational procedures.