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On completion of training the course members will be able to operate the truck
model used during training safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturer’s handbook and accepted good practice.
Theory Content:
• Introduction to the course
• Operators Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks”
• Health & Safety at Work Act Etc. 1974.
• LOLER, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998.
• PUWER, Provision and Use of Working Equipment Regulations 1998.
• Film/Video
• Pre-shift Inspections
• Stability
• Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
• Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
• Specific hazards & controls.
Practical Content:
• Controls and Instruments.
• Starting, moving and stopping the truck
• Steering
• Hydraulic System
• Weight Assessment
• Handling laden, unladen pallets
• Driving on/off ramps
• Vehicle loading and unloading
• Pre-use Inspection
• Testing
• Battery care and maintenance
• Stackin/destacking at various heights
| Trainee(s) |
Novices |
Experieinced |
Conversion |
Refresher |
| 1 |
3 day |
2 day |
1 day |
1 day |
| 2 |
4 day |
2 day |
2 day |
1 day |
| 3 |
5 day |
3 day |
2 day |
1 day |
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