Fork Lift Truck OPERATOR TRAINING

• •     All training and testing is carried out 
•       by registered instructors
  •     Training is on employer’s premises 
•        using the vehicles that the trainee
•        will use under working conditions
  •     Separate programmes are available
•       for ‘experienced’ and ‘new’ operators
  •     All training is to the standards
•       required by the controlling authority
•       and conforms to the requirements  
•       of Health & Safety Executive Approved
•       Code of Practice - The Basic Training
•       of Operators of Counterbalanced
•       and Reach-Lift Trucks.Training can 
•       be designed to include a Company’s
•       particular operating system e.g.
•      loading 
•       containers, use of attachments, etc.
  •    Certificates are issued to trainees
•      who successfully complete a test of
•      basic operating skills

OPERATOR SAFETY COURSE
The accident statistics associated with internal transport vehicles continue to show a significant annual increase, consequently the Health & Safety Executive has introduced the following recommendations:
 •      Approved Code of Practice - The Basic Training of Operators of Counterbalanced and Reach-Lift Trucks

TRUCKS
 •     Guidance note on Lift-Truck Operator Training These recommendations form the basis of a 1 to 3 day course which is  specifically intended for fork lift truck operators although it does not, in itself, qualify a person to operate
such a truck.A practical test of basic operating skills is also required and this can be arranged in-company.

OBJECTIVES:
To ensure that operators understand:
•     the importance of safe operation
•     correct materials handling procedures
•     load capacity of vehicles
•     fork lift truck applications
•     the importance of good maintenance of fork lift trucks.

PROGRAMME:

For both courses includes - as appropriate • Approved Code of Practice • Types and applications of fork lift trucks • Selection, training, certification and authorisation of operators • Correct operating procedures • Load capacity and vehicle stability • Use of attachments • Protective clothing • Vehicle maintenance • Refuelling and recharging • Storage systems and work areas • Responsibility for non-employees • PUWER Regulations 1998 • LOLER Regulations 1998

DURATION: 1 TO 3 DAYS -
Fork Lift Truck & Internal Transport
Safety procedures for Managers and Supervisors.

This training is held on company premises. Dates are to suit your requirements and availability of trainers.