Fork truck – Course Outline
Theory Session
Theory sessions are are interactive. Whilst learning about best practice, candidates are encouraged to share their knowledge and experience. This is supported by video where appropriate.
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Duties
of employers, employees, contractors & others. - Enforcement of Health & Safety law.
- PUWER 1998
- LOLER 1998
- CDM regulations 2015
- Accidents & RIDDOR 1995
- Noise & vibration
- Manual handling
- Fire & electricity
Practical Session
- PPE & safe use of equipment
- Introduction to machine & pre-use checks.
- Turning / working area, working height.
- Use of forks / attachments.
- Use of mast / boom.