Course Content
Course Topics:
- Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
- Operators Safety Code
- Pre-use checks
- Factors affecting stability
- Motive and hydraulic controls of the Telehandler
- Manoeuvring the Telehandler in open and off road/rough areas
- Stacking at different levels
- De-stacking with laden and unladen pallets
- Roles & Responsibilities
- Manufacturer’s Handbooks
- Major Components and Functions
- Steering, Driving & Braking
- Pre-Operational Checks
- Mounting and Dismounting Safely
- Configuring for Travel
- Safe Manoeuvring: Laden & Unladen Open & Confined Areas
- Conducting on Site Safety Checks
- Lifting and Load Handling Tasks
- Fitting, Adjusting & Removing Attachments
- Machine Transportation Procedures
- Shift End & Shut Down Procedure
Refresher Courses – 1 day course for up to 3 candidates
This course is suitable for those candidates who have received formal training, testing and certification previously and require re-assessment
Novice Operator Training Courses – 3 – 5 day courses
These courses are suitable for those candidates who little or no operating experience on the forklift truck
Experienced Operator Training Courses 2 – 3 day courses
These courses are suitable for those candidates who have operating experience on the forklift truck or are regular users and require formal training, testing and certification
Conversion Training Courses 1 – 2 day courses
These courses are suitable for those candidates who have been trained, tested and certificated on one truck type and require the same on another truck type (eg counterbalance flt trained and requires reach truck training)