Lift Truck Operator

Introduction

In April 1989 the health and safety Commission introduced an approved Code of Practice for Rider Operated Lift Truck Operator Training, which, with its October 1999 update and other current legislation, places the responsibility of training competency and operation of such equipment onto the employer.

The employer now has the obligation to provide training for all operators to a high standard of competency, with new operators receiving basic training and assessment prior to using equipment.

Aim

This course is designed to give the delegate an introduction to the lift truck, an insight to safe working practices and the confidence and skills required to work safely in an industrial environment.

Course Content

	Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
	Operators safety code
	Pre-use inspections
	Battery maintenance & charging procedures
	Refuelling of Diesel and LPG powered trucks
	Engineering principles and stability factors
	Rated capacities and Load centres
	Drive, operate and manoeuvre the truck in open and confined areas safely and efficiently
	Stacking & destacking at various heights (bulk & racking)

Associated knowledge, pre-use inspection and practical assessments

Who Should Attend

All employees who are required to operate a lift truck in the workplace. All levels of skills are covered from novice to experienced.

Certification

An RTITB accredited certificate of basic training will be awarded on completion of the course

Truck Types

Counterbalance Ind Lift Truck - Reach Ind Lift Truck - Pedestrian and Rider Operated Lift Truck

Duration

Number of Participants

Maximum 3

Location

Training will only be undertaken at the customers premises

Booking Code: lift-truck

NOTE: For recertification courses, evidence of previous training will be required