Reach Truck Training (Various)

2. Elements

To provide the theoretical and practical knowledge to safely operate a lift truck.

2.1 Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
2.2 Operators Safety Code
2.3 Battery maintenance and charging procedures
2.4. Pre-use checks
2.5 Factors Affecting Stability
2.6 Motive controls
2.7 Hydraulic controls
2.8 Manoeuvring in open and confined areas
2.9 Stacking at different levels
2.10 Destacking with laden and unladen pallets
2.11 Lorry loading and unloading

3. Knowledge

On completion of training, candidates will have a theoretical understanding of the following:-

3.1 Responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act1974 PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
3.2 Operators Safety Code
3.3 Battery maintenance and charging procedures
3.4 Pre-use checks
3.5 Factors affecting stability
3.6 Stacking and de-stacking in open and confined areas
3.7 Lorry loading and unloading

4. Skills

On completion of training the candidate will be able to:-

4.1 Drive and operate the lift truck safely and efficiently
4.2 Stack and destack at various levels in a safe and competent manner
4.3 Carry out pre-use checks to ensure the equipment is in a safe condition
4.4 Carry out battery maintenance