Operators should be trained to an essential level of skill to work with Telescopic Handler trucks safely, efficiently and with competence. By the end of the course the operator should state the reasons for operators training, and pass a basic operatives skills test as set out in the HSE publication Rider-Operated Lift Trucks, Approved Code of Practice, (L117).

COURSE CONTENT

Theory Practical

Need to train
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – Employers & Employees Duties
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
Principle of counterbalance
Rated capacity/Load centres and safe load indicator (SLI)
Understand the causes of instability of lift-truck and load
Explain actions required for hazards, underground and overhead services
Operators safety code
Theory test

Practical

Carry out a pre-use inspection checks
Refuelling and maintenance
Basic steering including 2 wheel, 4 wheel and crab steering
Advanced steering (rough terrain and confined areas)
Elementary use of hydraulic controls
Loading and unloading a vehicle (if required)
Use of scaffold towers
Use of free standing stacks (if required)
Stacking and de-stacking at all level from ground to high levels
Operators practical skills test

DURATION

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The price quoted above is for NPORS accreditation, however for ITSSAR, RTITB and Inhouse we charge £280 a day. If you would like more information please could you email me for further information.

Additional entry requirements

Depends on experience

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