Rough Terrain Straight Mast Training

To provide knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

• Have a basic understanding of the industry, the dangers of working in the industry and their responsibilities as a plant operator
• Have a working knowledge of the manufacturer’s handbook for the particular machine to be used
• Be able to locate and identify the major components of the machine and explain their functions
• Be able to locate and identify steering, driving and braking controls and explain their functions
• Conduct all pre-operational checks in accordance with manufacturer’s and legislative requirements
• Safely mount and dismount the machine
• Start and stop the engine and safely move the machine off and stop it safely
• Configure the machine for travel and manoeuvre it safely laden and unladen, over varying terrain, rough ground, inclines, in open and confined areas
• Conduct all necessary safety checks at the work area
• Manoeuvre the machine to the work area and correctly configure in readiness to carry out lifting and load handling tasks
• Carry out lifting and load handling tasks
• Lift and transfer loads accurately and safely at different locations
• Load and unload external transport safely
• Fit, adjust and or remove attachments
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of loading and unloading procedures for machine transportation
• Carry out all end of shift and shut down procedures

Age

Most trainers won’t train anyone under the age of 17, and most employers won’t employ drivers under 18 due to limitations in place due to the weight of forklifts they are operating. 

Medical Fitness

Forklift drivers and operators need to have the appropriate medical fitness level for the work they are expected to undertake. 

It is good practice for all operators to be screened for fitness before employment and at regular intervals. 

Normal levels of fitness required by forklift operators are:

General – Operators should have full movement of the trunk, neck, limbs and normal agility.

Vision – Operating a lift truck depends on good judgement of space and distance and this required effective use of both eyes. Distance vision should be of the same standard for driving a car on public roads.

Hearing – The ability to hear instructions and warning signals is important, although a risk assessment can be taken to determine if deafness does not constitute a hazard. 

An experienced worker who loses a lib can retrain, but a stable disposition is required. An individual who is dependant on alcohol or non-prescribed drugs should not be employed as a lift truck operator.

Driving License

You don’t need to hold a valid UK driving license to operate a forklift truck unless you need to drive the forklift on public roads or highways.

We offer BRITTOp and RTITB accredited training courses across the UK.

• Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB)
• The accrediting Bodies Association for Workplace Transport (ABA)
• British register of Industrial truck trainers and operators (BRITTOp)
• Member of British Safety Council

Our courses are carried out on our customer’s premises. This gives delegates the advantage of being trained and tested on a forklift that is already known to them, in their specific working environment.

Here at PD Training, we offer bespoke lift truck training programmes to meet your specific business’ requirements. We will always work around your needs and environment, to cause minimal disruption.

We also run training for individuals from one of our fully equipped training centres near Heathrow.