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Lorry Loader Training Scheme. The
first to be recognised by the HSE We are pleased to announce that due to the consistently high standards of its training scheme, ALLMI Training Ltd. has been awarded the Health and Safety Executive’s ‘Working in Partnership’ logo of recognition. The logo comes complete with a commendation: “The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) commends the use of this Training Programme to those who have duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This programme was drawn up with the participation of a HSE representative and will be referred to in relevant HSE publications.”
ALLMI
Training Ltd, the independent training accreditation service and
standards body for the UK lorry loader crane industry, has been
awarded the HSE’s ‘Working in Partnership’ logo of recognition
for its national training scheme. Acknowledged as the industry
standard, the scheme is designed to equip operatives with the
necessary skills and knowledge to make the use of lorry loader
cranes safer and more productive. You can find
there details at
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Safety trainer receives HSE prohibition notices Prohibition notices have been issued to a UK plant training company following an HSE investigation. As a consequence of evidence of malpractice found during the investigation the HSE has named David Harris and his company Future International Training Ltd as the recipient. These notices require an immediate halt to the issue of training certificates, plant operators licences or any other indication that training and testing has been carried out unless a proper scheme has been followed. Such notices are only issued where an activity is deemed to involve, or will involve, a risk of serious personal injury. It has the effect of stopping the activity immediately or after a specified time period, and not allowing it to be resumed until remedial action is taken. The Notice is served under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSW Act), and failure to comply is an offence which could lead to a fine of up to £20,000 and/ or six months in prison on summary conviction by a Magistrates' Court. Warning Under the circumstances, generally, the HSE wishes to alert the industry over training certificates and plant operator licences. The warning concerns the practice of claiming affiliation or accreditation to the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT)/Independent Training Standards Scheme & Register (ITSSAR) and other nationally recognised organisations such as the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Lantra and City & Guilds where no current accreditation exists. Mr Harris and his company did hold accreditation with AITT/ITSSAR until 21 April 2001. However, this accreditation was not renewed. Evidence of competence HSE reminds employers, employees and the self-employed that under health and safety legislation workers require to be properly trained to operate plant and work equipment. To assist with compliance several nationally recognised training providers have developed schemes to train and test plant and machinery operators. Once trained and assessed under these schemes plant operators are usually issued with a plant operators licence which is typically valid for five years with further renewal by reassessment. Other health and safety courses, such as the detailed registration scheme for streetworks operatives and supervisors or the more general 'safety awareness training', are frequently completed with the issue of a training certificate and a credit card size identity card. Employers and the self-employed have come to rely on these as evidence of competence in particular categories of plant. Part of these arrangements should involve checks to ascertain the validity of training certificates or plant licences. If the authenticity is in doubt, the accreditation body whose name appears on the certificate or licence can be contacted. Employers and the self-employed must not allow people to operate plant or equipment unless they are competent to do so. No Responsibility accepted for the accuracy of this article |
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Big H says "Please note that this article superseded by the article at the top of the page. It is left on because this article also refers to Grandfather rights ect."
RIDER-OPERATED LIFT TRUCKS: OPERATOR TRAINING APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE
INTRODUCTION 1 A revised version of the approved code of practice (ACoP) and guidance: HSE booklet L117 Rider-operated lift trucks: operator training (file 790) came into effect on 1 October 1999. It is a revision of that first published in 1988. 2 L117 gives practical advice on the requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98) reg.9 as they relate to the basic training of operators of rider-operated lift trucks. 3 L117 gives advice to employers on training of lift truck operators and their supervisors. The revised ACoP and guidance has clarified and amplified earlier advice on the types of lift truck within scope, the selection of training providers and competence of instructors, training needs of supervisors, periodic reassessment of operator competency and requirements for refresher/conversion training, and length of courses. It also covers the duties of employers (in the wider meaning of that term given by PUWER 98) and cooperation between them and site controllers to ensure only trained operators use lift trucks. HSC RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITING BODIES Recognised accrediting bodies 4 L117 para 53 refers to HSC recognition of accrediting bodies for lift truck operator training. The accrediting bodies accredit organisations or individuals - 'accredited training providers' (ATPs) - who are deemed competent to provide (or, in the case of individuals, to be) the instructors who carry out the training. 5 There are 5 recognised accrediting bodies: 1) the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers whose accreditation scheme is known as the Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register (ITSSAR) 2) the Construction Industry Training Board whose scheme is part of the Certificate of Training Achievement Scheme (CTA) which covers many types of construction plant. HSC’s recognition is only for lift truck training; 3) Lantra National Training Organisation (previously ATB Landbase); 4) the National Plant Operators Registration Scheme; and 5) RTITB Ltd. 6 HSC recognition of accrediting bodies is intended to promote professional, consistent training standards and to help employers select good quality training. Although accreditation by recognised accrediting bodies is voluntary, the use by an employer of an ATP provides some assurance that the training provided will be at least to the standard described in the ACoP and guidance. Each recognised accrediting body is required to provide details of appropriately qualified and experienced ATPs to enquirers who seek advice about lift truck training. They should also provide a description of their assessment criteria. The schemes operated by the recognised bodies differ in detail, but the principles are the same. Accredited training providers 7 An ATP may be an organisation, individual or an in-house training scheme. HSC recognises only the accrediting bodies, not ATPs. 8 The main conditions of accreditation are that ATPs use qualified and experienced instructors only, that they follow course syllabuses approved by the accrediting body and that they be subjected to regular monitoring visits by the accrediting body. The training must also be carried out in suitable premises, which may be a dedicated training centre or an area set aside for the purpose at an employer's premises. 9 To become accredited, a training provider applies to one (or more) of the recognised accrediting bodies. If the training is to be carried out at a training centre, the accrediting body will inspect that facility. If training is to be carried out at employers' premises, then the applicant is asked to demonstrate that they have all the necessary equipment and documentation, and to arrange to conduct a training course at which an assessor from the accrediting body would be present. Instructors 10 There are 2 levels of instructor associated with accrediting bodies: accredited and registered. Both are trained as instructors, and assessed as being competent, on a course approved for the purpose by an accrediting body. 11 An accredited instructor (AI) will additionally have been inspected by the accrediting body as described in para 9 above, be subject to regular monitoring and have to use a course syllabus approved by the accrediting body. AI registration is valid for 5 years, after which the instructor is reassessed and reaccredited. HSC recognises only the accrediting bodies, not AIs. 12 A registered instructor (RI) is trained and tested to the same standard as an AI. Registration is for a 5 year period after which the instructor is reassessed and re-registered. However, an RI is not inspected, monitored or subject to control over their course syllabus by the accrediting body. This does not mean that the standard of training provided by an RI is necessarily lower, nor that they do not follow a syllabus produced by an accrediting body. However, being outside the accredited system, the training may not be as uniform as that provided by an AI, nor is it subject to the same control. Some in-house training schemes are provided by an RI, and the employer may not consider it necessary to apply for accreditation because they monitor their own standards. Certificates of training 13 Certificates issued by an ATP (or AI/RI) will quote their accreditation number, the name of the accrediting body, and the name and registration number of the instructor who conducted the training. Certificates should always provide sufficient information to allow the training to be traced back to course content. If training has been limited (eg lifting to (say) 3 metres), then the certificate should identify this limitation to ensure that operators only undertake work for which they have been trained. Note that there is no legal requirement for certificates, which are often confused with licences, but ATPs will always issue them and HSE encourages their use as a good way of demonstrating that training has been provided. TRAINING COURSES Duration 14 There are many factors that can affect how long a training course should be. It is not possible to set out hard and fast rules, but the following information is given as a general guide. It should be noted that there are training providers other than those accredited by a recognised body, but their courses should be of similar duration to those of an ATP. 15 A course of basic training for novices with a trainee:instructor ratio of 2 or 3:1 is likely to last 5 days. This will allow time for training as described in L117. Where the instructor has only one trainee, the training is not meant to cover the full range of lift truck work, or trainees are not complete novices, then courses may be shorter (L117 para 34). 16 The length of a refresher training course is dictated by the amount of training required to bring operators back up to the required standard of competence. The content and length of the course will be set by assessment of the operators to identify shortcomings and any unsafe habits which need correction. It is not, therefore, possible to advise on the length of refresher training. However, it is unlikely that refresher courses of less than one day will be effective. The quality of the original basic training may be a factor, but the primary indicator is the assessment of training needs by a competent person. As with basic training, the trainee:instructor ratio will influence course duration. Frequency of refresher training 17 There is no set frequency for refresher training in legislation, neither is there any logical basis for saying that refresher training should be provided at set intervals. L117 advises that employers should continuously monitor the performance of operators to ascertain whether they might need refresher training (indicators might be near misses, accidents or simply consistently unsafe working practices). Although employers are free to set refresher training intervals, they should not then ignore operators for the intervening period (L117 para 47). Supervisor training 18 For monitoring to be successful, it is essential that people responsible for supervising lift truck operators are also adequately trained. L117 gives advice on supervisor training. Supervisors need sufficient training to be able to understand the risks involved and to recognise safe and unsafe practices. They do not need full operator training. Accrediting bodies are able to advise on supervisor training (L117 para 23). Use of trucks by non-employees 19 Use of lift trucks by people other than employees is increasingly common. Typically this is done by visiting lorry drivers and service engineers. Employers and site controllers should cooperate to ensure that only adequately trained people operate lift trucks (L117 paras 25-26). Grandfather rights 20 The original ACoP and guidance, published in 1988, conferred ‘grandfather rights’, in relation to basic training as described in the ACoP, on people who were already operators when it came into effect on 1 April 1989. This reference has been removed from the new ACoP, but neither version is retrospective and, therefore, grandfather rights are implicit. However, employers will still need to demonstrate that such employees are competent to operate safely the lift trucks they use. Over the period since 1989 it is likely that such operators would at least have needed refresher and conversion training. ACTION BY INSPECTORS 21 Documentation to look for is: 1) training records, which can take any form (computer or paper based); 2) written authorisations to operate lift trucks for all staff who are expected to do so. This may not be confined to people designated as lift truck operators; 3) monitoring systems, recording near misses, etc, to identify the need for refresher training; and 4) if appropriate, systems showing that employers and site controllers are cooperating to ensure that non-employees who may operate lift trucks are adequately trained. 22 Employers should be encouraged to have their lift truck operators trained by an ATP. 23 Where inspectors observe poor operating practices (see HS(G)6 Safety in working with lift trucks (file 790)) they should consider recommending training or refresher training as appropriate. 24 Notwithstanding the above general information on the length of training courses, inspectors should bear in mind that whether or not an individual has received adequate training will be a question of fact. Allegations of inadequate training will need to be supported by evidence. 25 Where there is evidence that training may have been provided by an ATP other than in accordance with the criteria set out in L117 (the ACoP and guidance), details of the ATP and the possible deficiencies should be forwarded to FOD Safety Unit, NW Region. 26 Enquiries about whether a particular training provider is accredited by one of the HSC recognised accrediting bodies should also be addressed to FOD Safety Unit (via ELO for LA enforcement officers). http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/32-7.htm |
What is it all about You could rightly be confused about the differences between AITT and ITSSAR. When you ask your local training firm, do they end up waffling? Here is a definitive description extracted from the associations Newsletter. AITT - (The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers) formed in the mid 1980’s felt that training was starting to stagnate and needed a new impetus. As there was no Approved Code of Practice and the Health & Safety Commission accreditation did not happen until 1991. It was a bit hard to formalise standards For AITT to maintain and raise standards of effective monitoring it quickly became obvious that new standards of training courses and a completely independent monitoring body had to be formed. So with the help of BITA, ITSSAR ( Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register) was born. The support of BITA (British Industrial Truck Association) along with the AITT affiliation means that the standards of training and monitoring of the trainers is assured. So to-day ITSSAR is a totally independent body with no joint databases and monitors from all types of industry that have no vested interest in the individual. Just a responsibility to maintain high training standards |
 ITSSAR have been established for 11 years and operate from offices based in Wokingham, Berkshire. It is a totally independent no-profit making organisation and is not in competition with the instructors on its register. It is concerned with the training of operators, instructors, tutors and examiners on all types of industrial trucks and applies the standards set out in the Health and Safety Commission Approved Code of Practive (ACoP) in all industrial sectors. ITSSAR publishes Performance Standards and Training & Testing Standards for operators and instructors. It also provides advice on instructional techniques for all types of industrial truck operator training. It monitors training organisations and instructors to those standards. Applications for accreditation carry the acceptance of an initial and periodic monitoring inspections. ITSSAR Training Standards Advisors carry out these and a copy that their report once signed by the Chairman of ITSSAR, is returned to the Training Organisation. Every ITSSAR approved instructor, tutor and examination training course is monitored by an ITSSAR Training Standards Following considerable support from the UK British industrial truck industry associations and in consultation with the confederation of British Industry (CBI), Trade Union Congress (TUC), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and others involved in the professional training of operators and instructors of industrial trucks, the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) introduced an accreditation scheme driven by practical training specialists and aimed at improving standards of training and safety in the operation of industrial trucks. AITT is a body approved and listed as an accrediting
organisation by the Health & Safety Commission (HSC) in the Approved
Code of Practice (ACoP) for Fork Truck Operator Training. The
Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register (ITSSAR), the
administration arm of the scheme, is self financing and non-profit
making. It has been constructed to cover all sectors of industry which
use industrial trucks and it registers and monitors instructors and
training organisations meeting its standards. Practical
trainers specialising everyday in the industrial truck training industry
set ITSSAR standards. The standards are relevant, current,
coimprehensive and meet national standards. ITSSAR promotes the high standard of
training and operation in industry targeted by the ACoP. BENEFITS ITSSAR also offers the facility for registrations of Fork Lift Truck Operators. Check out where your local training company is CLICK HERE
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truck operators The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) welcomes a new standard test, introduced this month, to validate training for lift truck operators. The test was developed by accrediting bodies and the Joint Industry Council for Lift Truck Operations (JiC). Lift truck safety has improved greatly since the late 1980s, when there was an average of 17 fatalities a year, but there is still an average of ten fatalities and about 8,000 accidents resulting in injury every year. During the same period the number of lift truck operators has increased at least threefold.
HSC Chairman, Bill Callaghan, said:" Lift truck accidents are frequently associated with lack of suitable and sufficient operator training. To comply with the law employers must ensure that all operators are adequately trained and, where necessary, given refresher training. Good training is a major factor in reducing accidents, and I welcome the new test as a step towards creating a uniform, national standard." The organisations responsible for administering the test through their accredited training providers are: Association of Industrial Truck
Trainers (AITT) Notes for Editors No Responsibility accepted for the accuracy of this article
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| HISTORY OF AITT & ITSSAR
ACCREDITING BODY ROLES In 1989 at the AGM of the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT), a unanimous mandate was given by the membership for the Association to apply to the HSE to become an accrediting body under the terms of the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) Approved Code of Practice and Supplementary Guidance (ACOP) "Rider operated lift trucks - operator training". A totally independent monitoring body was established by AITT at that time in order that the monitoring of the AITT standards, registration and certification for the AITT accreditation scheme could be undertaken on behalf of the Association. This organisation was called the Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register (ITSSAR) and it was originally overseen by an independent Committee which included representatives from the CBI, TUC, Iron and Steel Federation, BITA, etc. The working party elected to set up the scheme comprised of knowledgeable members within the Association and the then Director General of the British industrial Association George Coates. This working party eventually became a sub committee of AITT with Jim Brown being appointed as Chairman of this standards committee, it was his responsibility to produce operator and instructor training standards which could be adopted for use by the AITT scheme. Various organisations within the standards working party agreed to contribute priming funds to initially finance this scheme. In 1991 the HSC officially recognised AITT as an accrediting body for the purpose of the ACOP and their standards as set up and revised by AITT were to be monitored by an independent monitoring organisation. A prerequisite of the HSC was, that the scheme was to be made available to both members and non members of AITT alike and the independent monitoring system was to be operated so as to maintain complete impartiality and security in the registration, certification and monitoring of the participants in this accreditation scheme. It was not to be used as a recruiting system for membership of the AITT. From the outset it was the duty of AITT to set out, maintain and revise, on a regular basis, standards for the scheme. The role of monitoring these standards along with certification and registration on behalf of AITT accreditation was the responsibility of ITSSAR. An AITT standards committee meets every 3 months along with ITSSAR to review, revise and where and as necessary introduce new standards, Jim Brown being elected Chairman of this committee in 1991, he has decided to retire from this post later this year after 12 years or more service. Please note that this is the authentic history of AITT and ITSSAR. For further further information on this article please contact: Jim Brown on 024 7646 9027 No Responsibility accepted for the accuracy of this article |
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"H" would like To Know Do you use sack bags that carry approx. 1Ton of product and are slued under the forks for travel?? ( Live Loads) If so what instructions have you received on there operation?? Have you found any difficulty in there use or operation in any way?? Have they caused an accident in your place of work. ?? Please send me the details.
I am putting together a guideline on "Live Loads"
and need your experiences. The principals of the manual will
be posted here for all to see and use. So you may be helping
some one else. TIA Big"H" |
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