Paper Reel Clamp Attachments

Counter Balanced Forklift & Paper Reel Clamp Attachment Training

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide selected delegates with underpinning knowledge and practical ability to operate counter-balanced forklifts with attachments safely within their working environment in accordance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 etc.

Regulations Covered

• Health and Safety at Work Law

• Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998

• Provision Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

• Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

• ACOP-HSG L1117

Course Content / Aims and Objectives –Theory and Practical Skill Instruction

• Trainees will have an understanding of course aims and objectives.

• Have a clear understanding of their responsibilities under Health and Safety Law and other relevant legislation.

• Trainees will have an understanding of the safety rules applicable to operating counter-balanced forklifts with attachments within their workplace.

• Introduction to the machine, characteristics of the main components etc.

• Principles of counterbalance.

• Rated capacity.

• Factors effecting stability and in-stability.

• Control(s) familiarisation and their functions.

• Daily pre-use checks and re-fuelling procedures.

• Use of 3rd & 4th hydraulics.

• Handling paper reels with clamps.

• Clamping techniques.

• Clamping pressures.

• Types of reels, i.e. newsprint, kraft liner and tissue.

• Stacking and de-stacking reels at ground, eye and high levels.

• Vehicle loading and un-loading.

• Occupational dermatitis.

• Pre-use checks test.

• Multi and Open choice theory test.

• Practical assessment.

Instructors

Courses are carried out by our fully trained and accredited instructors and the training will be of a high quality standard throughout.

Location of Training

Training can be delivered on-site and off-site depending on customer requirements; training delivered off-site will be more advantageous to the trainees as the training can be specific to their workplace activities.

Equipment

Must be in sound working order, efficient state and of good repair when being used for training off-site and to be made available when required for the practical aspects of the training, ideally in an area away from the normal day to day work activities.

Achievement Measurement

The training is carried out in accordance to a Nationally Accredited Standard e.g. ITSSAR and includes both theory and practical assessments leading to a nationally recognised qualification on successful completion of the training as recognised by the Health & Safety Executive.