Counterbalance Forklift Training
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Course Detail
This counterbalance forklift training course equips participants with essential skills to safely operate and maintain counterbalance forklifts. Covering topics like load handling, maneuvering and safety protocols.
It ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, fostering a secure work environment while enhancing productivity and reducing workplace accidents.
Suitable for all experience levels.
Counterbalance Forklift Training
Course Structure
Introductions
Introduction to the truck
Practical training
Theory lesson and video
What does the course cover
Health & Safety at Work 1974
PUWER Regulations 1998
LOLER Regulations 1998
Operators Safety Code
Basic & Advanced steering, stacking, de-stacking, picking up & setting down
Theory test
Component identification, pre-use inspection & reporting
Practical skills test
On completion of the counterbalance forklift
training course, the trainee will be able to:
Name all the main components of the truck
Carry out a pre-shift inspection check & know when and how to report
Operate the forklift truck within the safety limits defined by the manufacturer
Stack & de-stack from various heights with various loads safely
Manoeuvre a laden truck in a narrow confined area
Accrediting Body ITSSAR/AITT
This course is for operators with little or no previous experience using a counterbalance forklift truck course complies with the standards set in accordance with the HSE Rider operated Lift Trucks approved code of practice L117. This also enables successful operators to use any counterbalance forklift up to a 5000kg lifting capacity (with authorisation) anywhere in the UK.
This course is designed for the Operator who has had extensive practical experience, (longer than 12 months) but has never been formally trained or held certification.
Keep your skills up to date. To refresh job safety knowledge, and give corrective remedial and tests to truck operators who though previously trained and certificated may require a short safety refresher course, to maintain the correct standards of operation at an acceptable level.
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FAQs
Who should enrol in a counterbalance forklift training course?
Anyone who operates or works around counterbalance forklifts in industries like manufacturing, logistics, and construction should enroll. This includes warehouse staff, material handlers, and construction workers to ensure safe operations and regulatory compliance.
What does this counterbalance forklift training course cover?
A comprehensive course covers a range of topics essential for safe operation, including forklift controls, load handling, stability principles, pre-operation inspections, and safety protocols. Participants also learn about workplace hazards, emergency procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and minimise risks.
Are counterbalance forklift training courses certified and compliant with regulations?
This course is compliant with all regulations and is certified by industry standards.
How to contact LA Training Solutions
Contact us by filling in the form fill above or calling us on 07735568728.
