Every year there are a number of fatalities, serious injuries, and thousands of reportable incidents, concerning forklift trucks. Lift trucks are safe pieces of equipment, when used by trained operators but can be lethal in un-trained hands. In view of this, UK legislation includes:
- The Heath and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978
- The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
Training Solutions (NI) Limited, offer on-site training courses for a wide range of lift trucks include:
- Counterbalance lift trucks
- Reach Trucks
- Combi Trucks
- Pedestrian Operated Trucks
Course Objectives:
- Understand the relevant laws and legislation governing forklift truck (FLT)
- Develop competency in forklift operation.
- Perform pre-operational checks and basic maintenance.
- Gain hands-on experience through demonstrations and practical exercises, covering forward and reverse manoeuvring in confined spaces, stacking, de-stacking, loading, and lifting techniques
All training is carried out by qualified instructors, and complies with both UK and EU regulations