COURSES

INDEX

Counterbalance / Reach
Pedestrian types
Assessing & Monitoring
Container Loading
Hoist & Slinging

Counterbalance & Reach truck Courses:

Novice Operator	5 day
Refresher	1 day
Semi experienced operator	3 day

Course content includes:

Induction & Registration	Hydraulic controls
HSE Statutory requirements	Load weight assessing
Introduction to machine	Stacking / de-stacking
Vehicle entry exit	Bulk stacking
Basic steering / manoeuvring	Vehicle Loading / unloading
90o Approaches	Practical/Theoretical tests
Pre- shift checks	Specific training
Code of practice	Familiarisation training

Pedestrian types

Course duration subject to ; type of pedestrian vehicle used and trainee’s previous experience.

Content:

Manoeuvring; pivoting; stacking. Specific and familiarisation training; assessments

Assessing & Monitoring ; of lift truck practices

1 day duration

The course will give you the skills required for supervising monitoring and ensuring safe lift truck practices are in place and knowledge of PUWER regulations concerning lift trucks.

Review / set up process
Discuss code of practice
Complete theory assessment
Practical assessing; fault finding observation
Film & discussion
Lift truck risk assessment process

Container Loading

Depending on the candidate’s previous experience the course duration is either a half or full day course. The general content is as follows:

Vehicle loading Refresher Course

INTRODUCTION

This course aims reinforce the correct methods of loading and unloading End loaded trailers. Also to give an understanding of the problems associated with vehicle loading and load stability with reference to: Department of Transport Code of Practice “ Safety of Loads on vehicles”

Guidance is also given on loading patterns and combinations of different pallet sizes and weights. Problems associated with full loads and part loads, load restraint principles, use of packing materials, axle weight considerations, vehicle stability etc.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course, delegates should be able to:

Demonstrate how to load and unload trailers correctly and appreciate the damage and risks that can occur from not following correct procedures.
Successfully pass the practical and theoretical assessments.
Have a better understanding of the principles associated with load patterns, restraints and the use of packing materials.
A good knowledge of carrying out risk assessments on lorry loading activities

FORMAT

Classroom Loading area / Classroom

8.30am - 9.45 10.00am -12.30

Introduction
Presentation
Discussion

Practical assessments
Theoretical Assessments
Reviewing, Assessing,

DESIGNED FOR

Experienced lift truck operators with regular lorry loading duties

REFRESHER COURSE DURATION 4 HOURS

Maximum of 8 delegates per course

Hoist & Slinging Course

This course gives guidance to the related 1998 LOLER & PUWER Regulations

Training content

Theory – Responsibilities, Permits, Code of Practice, lifting tackle identification, pre-shift checks.

Practical – Lifting gear inspection process, safe usage, appropriate slinging methods lifting and turning loads signalling, stowage.
Practical & theoretical assessments

Duration 1 day Maximum of 8 delegates per course