Remember that the HSE require that all
employees need to be properly trained in the use of all equipment that they
are likely to use. So we at
TTT ltd
will do this as part of any package of training on your site. We will also
supply a leaflet explaining the do's and do don'ts of its operation. All
part of the service.
You can download a small
training manual
FreeHere 500k pdf
or a Risk Assessment Sheet FREEHere 15k pdf
The
candidate will be required to pass... A theoretical test Pre-use checks A practical test
Candidates receive..... Introduction Theory and
Video Operators Safety Code Responsibility under the HSE act 1974 Truck Stability Motive and Hydraulic Controls Pre-shift checks
recording
How Long ??
1 Day course for 1,2 or 3 trainees (Novice)
½ Day course for 1,2 or 3 trainees (Experienced)
Pedestrian/ManualNovice Operators Course
( This is a strong guide)
Period 1
Period
2
Period
3
Period
4
L
U
N
C
H
Period
5
Period
6
Period 7
Period 8
Day
1
Course
Reg
Statutory HASAWA Safety
Video
Intro
to the truckOperators
safety code
Intro
to the truck
Pre-shift
checks
Handling of loads General
Supervised Practice
Basic
Handling
The
Skill Test
WE have in the past been asked to train lorry drivers who carry HPT
on how to operate them on the back of there lorries. It is a fact that
in some haulage companies 40% of driver accidents are within the last 2m
of the tail gate. If you would like more detailed of this ½ day awareness course then please get in touch.
Extract from
Workplace
transport safety
(Employers'
guide)
For more info on this please click on the HSE Logo
622
By law, you must take account of your employees’ capabilities
regarding health and safety when you give them tasks.
623
The law also requires that employers must make sure employees
are given adequate training to ensure health and safety:
•
when they are recruited; and
•
when they are exposed to new or increased risks in the workplace.
624
Only authorised drivers should be allowed to drive workplace
vehicles
Extracted from....
Workplace transport safety (Employers' guide)
HSE Second Edition 2005 ISBN 0 7176 6154 7
HSG 136
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the accuracy of this article (11/11/06)
