RTITB Fork Lift Truck Basic Training (REACH)
DescriptionThe Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Section
2 requires that employers ensure "safety and absence of risks to health in
connection with the use, handling, storage and transport of articles and
substances."
This course will enable individuals to gain the basic
skills and knowledge required to operate conventional fork lift trucks
safely.
Details
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WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
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The theory and practical skills in the correct use and operation of
conventional lift trucks
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* Operators safety code
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* Health & Safety at Work Act (1974)
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* Daily/pre-shift inspection and maintenance
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* Starting, Moving and stopping the truck
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* Hydraulics - controls and their operation
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* Principles of lifting
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* Handling loaded and unloaded pallets
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* Bulk stack building/Vehicle loading
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* Weight assessment
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* Practical and Theoretical test
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* RTITB standard operator test
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* National Operator Registration Scheme (NORS).
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The NORS certification is issued to operators who undertake successful
training and testing at one of RTITB's accredited training providers.
