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A
farmer from Shropshire has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison
after a 16 year old worker was killed when a telescope materials handler
overturned. According to the prosecution, the youth in question had not
received any training in the use of the vehicle. Although both a
placement officer from the local agricultural college and an HSE
inspector had specifically told the employer that the youngster must not
be allowed to operate the machinery until trained, he had been allowed
to drive the vehicle quite often.
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Basic
3
Day Course
(On-Site)
The basic course is suitable for:-
up to three trainees who may already be skilled and experienced tractor drivers,
but need specific training to
operate a rough terrain telescopic lift truck in the workplace. This course is
also suitable for rough terrain telescopic lift truck operators with limited
experience but no formal training or certification.
- Basic course objectives
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By the end of the course students will:
- be more aware of the need for operator training and have a wider understanding
of the causes of lift
truck instability and accidents
- know the responsibilities and legal duties operators have to themselves and others.
- be able to identify and state the functions of all controls ie, describe the ratings of
the truck and define de-rating
- know how load centers are calculated for the truck, how to carry out the daily/
take-over checks, how to ensure compliance with legal duties, and know the
parts of a lift truck requiring particular attention
- know how to safely start up and maneuver the truck in open and confined
spaces,
correctly pick up and put down empty and loaded pallets or unit loads at
different heights, understand and carry out 'undercutting' correctly
and load/unload lorries or trailers, prepare the truck for road use and know
how to drive safely on a public highway with/ without a load and/or trailer,
how to safely stop and park up the truck at the end of operating
- able to select traction aids and operate correctly over wet and/or rough ground
with loaded pallets/bucket attachments
- Prepare and take the appropriate test
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Time permitting Course
Time Table (This
is only a strong guide)
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Period
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1
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2
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3
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4
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L
u
n
c
h
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5
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6
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7
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8
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Day 1
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Course
Reg
|
Statutory
HASAWA |
Theory
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Intro
to the truck
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Basic
Handling
“Figure
of 8” |
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Day 2
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Operators
safety
code
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Pre-shift
checks
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Basic
load handling
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Basic
load handling
*Bucket
work
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Refuelling
and
storage
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Safety
Video
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Day 3
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Revision
Pre-shift check |
Load Handling
Revision |
*Load handling
Vehicle
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*Handling
Awkward loads |
General
Supervised Practice
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The
Skill Test
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Course
Wind
UP
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1
Day Refresher Course
(On-Site)
The refresher course is suitable for:-
up to a maximum of three trainees who may be skilled and experienced drivers, but
whose training and basic tests were undertaken some time ago and now need to provide proof of training and
skill due to the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act. Students are
required to provide evidence of previous training to be eligible for
this course. If you are not certain of previous training details please provide your present details
in the reply section, or just give me a ring.
- Refresher course objectives
By the end of the course students will:
- be more aware of the need for operator training and have a wider understanding
of the causes of lift
truck instability and accidents
- know the responsibilities and legal duties operators have to themselves and others.
- be able to identify and state the functions of all controls ie, describe the ratings of
the truck and define de-rating
- know how load centers are calculated for the truck, how to carry out the daily/
take-over checks, how to ensure compliance with legal duties, and know the
parts of a lift truck requiring particular attention
- know how to safely start up and maneuver the truck in open and confined
spaces,
correctly pick up and put down empty and loaded pallets or unit loads at
different heights, understand and carry out 'undercutting' correctly
and load/ unload lorries or trailers, prepare the truck for road use and know
how to drive safely on a public highway with/ without a load and/or trailer,
how to safely stop and park up the truck at the end of operating
- able to select traction aids and operate correctly over wet and/or rough ground
with loaded pallets/bucket attachments
- Prepare and take the appropriate test
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Course Time Table (This
is only a strong guide) |
B
u
f
f
e
t |
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| Period |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| 1 Day |
Intro.
to
Course |
Health and Safety Up Date |
Driving Skills and procedures |
The Skill Test & Course
Wind up |
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