Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts (J2)

Short course

Inhouse

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Methodology

    Inhouse

  • Duration

    1 Day

To provide selected delegates with underpinning knowledge and practical ability to operate rough terrain forklifts safely within their working environment and to have successfully undertaken and passed the appropriate operator tests in accordance with the Health and Safety Commissions Approved Code of Practice and Supplementary Guidance for Rider Operated Lift Trucks Operator Training HSG L117 and by an accredited body recognised by the Health & Safety Executive, e.g. ITSSAR etc. Suitable for: Refresher / Persons with experience and trained. Those who have, or are required to have 'hands on' knowledge and responsibilities involving the safe use of 'rough terrain telescopic forklifts' used within their workplace environment.

About this course

18 Years & Over
Operatives should be medically fit including good eyesight and hearing.

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Course programme

Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts (J2)

Aim

The aim of the course is to provide selected delegates with underpinning knowledge and practical ability to operate rough terrain forklifts safely within their working environment and to have successfully undertaken and passed the appropriate operator tests in accordance with the Health and Safety Commissions Approved Code of Practice and Supplementary Guidance for Rider Operated Lift Trucks –Operator Training HSG L117 and by an accredited body recognised by the Health & Safety Executive, e.g. ITSSAR 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
  • Construction, Design and Management Regulations 1994
  • 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 rough terrain forklifts within their workplace.
  • Introduction to the machine, characteristics of the main components etc.
  • Principles of counterbalance.
  • Rated capacity, Safe Load Indicators.
  • Factors effecting stability and in-stability.
  • Load Centre and extended boom, de-rating safe working load.
  • Control(s) familiarisation and their functions.
  • Daily pre-use checks and re-fuelling procedures.
  • Load handling, identifying load weights.
  • Stacking and de-stacking at ground, eye and high levels.
  • Bulk stacking and de-stacking at various height levels.
  • Vehicle loading and un-loading.
  • Handling awkward loads.
  • Attachments (if applicable)
  • Driving and steering exercises, un-laden and laden.
  • Occupational dermatitis.
  • Pre-use checks test.
  • Multi and Open choice theory test.
  • Practical test.

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.

British Industrial Truck Association Groups

J2 – Counter-balanced forklifts with a safe working capacity up to 5tons only.
B2 – Counter-balanced forklifts with a safe working capacity of 5tons to 15tons only.

Achievement Measurement

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

Additional information

Comments: 1 Machine – (F/L) – 3-Trainees - 1 Instructor
Students per class: 3

Rough Terrain Telescopic Forklifts (J2)

Price on request