Lift Truck Training

Objective

All operator training courses are designed to train the basic skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge of basic Lift Truck operation, This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as laid down in the Approved Code of Practice (L116) relating to section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, and encompasses the following legislation

The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998.
The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
The Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992.
The Construction (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1996.
The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992.

Additional Legislation that may apply to your lift truck operations include

The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992.
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1998. (COSHH).

CONTENT

Theoretical elements include

The need to train / statutory requirements
Rated capacities
Operators safety code
Hydraulic systems / sympathy
Safety checks.

Practical elements include

Control familiarisation
Daily checks / refuelling / charging
Steering procedures
Hydraulic use and control
Stacking / de-stacking
Vehicle loading / unloading

It is difficult to detail every content of every course, however all courses will have the following basic content, again for specific course contents in detail, simply call our Head Office on 01536 517889.

The above courses are applicable to all types of Lift Truck. This course culminates with practical, theoretical and Pre-use check examinations and candidates must pass these in order to gain certification. On site training will include specific job training as per Approved Code Of Practice

Course Durations

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