Beta

Belt Elevation

Virtual Reality

Duration

5-10 Minutes

Training Type

Initial Training

IATA Standard

IATA AHM 1110, Edition 46 & IATA IGOM, Edition 15

Description

Teaches trainees to safely raise and lower both the front and rear ends of a belt loader’s boom. Through step-by-step guided instructions and animations, trainees learn boom function, the correct elevation sequence, and how to control the belt loader’s working height.

Lesson Overview

1Introduction to belt elevation and the purpose of the boom’s front and rear ends
2Familiarization with the relevant part of the control panel, its four elevation buttons and the deadman switch
3Practice using the deadman switch in a two-button combination
4Raising and lowering the boom’s front and rear ends
5React to simulated safety hazards involving personnel near the belt

Skills Acquired

Operate boom elevation at the front and rear ends using the correct two-button method.
Execute smooth front- and rear-boom raising and lowering
Maintain active grip on the deadman switch to prevent unintended motion
React to on-ramp hazards and apply correct stop behavior
Gain confidence in controlled and safe boom operation

Lesson Procedure

The trainee begins seated in the belt loader cabin, viewing a live camera feed of the belt loader
The relevant part of the control panel is briefly explained, showing the deadman switch and the four elevation buttons for raising and lowering the booms
The trainee practices raising and lowering the boom’s front side using the correct two-button combination.
The same procedure is then repeated for the boom’s rear end, allowing the trainee to experience slope adjustment.
While lowering the boom’s front side, a colleague walks beneath the belt. The trainee must stop the boom movement immediately to proceed; failure to do so results in severe injury to the colleague and triggers a rewind.
When raising again, a colleague sits on the belt. The trainee must recognize the danger and instruct his colleague to clear the area
The lesson concludes with the boom’s front and rear sides returned to their rest positions and confirmation that the trainee correctly used the controls and demonstrated safe behavior.