Forklift Truck Training
Details
Proper forklift (FLT) operation is essential for workplace safety and legal compliance. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998, Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) 1998, and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 mandate that employers ensure workers receive adequate training to minimise risks and prevent accidents.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who uses this equipment and those responsible to supervising them.
Course Objectives
Safetymen offer Forklift Training Courses that provides essential knowledge on machine operation, load handling, risk assessment, and maintenance, following HSE guidelines and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L117. Participants will learn how to operate forklifts safely, conduct pre-use inspections, and ensure compliance with UK safety standards.
We are able to offer training on:
- Counterbalance Forklifts
- Telehandler Forklifts
- Reach Forklift Trucks
- Pivot Steer Forklift Trucks
Ideal for warehouse personnel, logistics professionals, site supervisors, and plant operators, this training equips individuals with the expertise needed to use forklifts effectively, reducing workplace risks and improving operational efficiency.
Certification
This course certification is provided by Safetymen
Validation Length
Upon completion this course certification is valid for 3 year(s)
Training Methods
- Client Premises
Course Duration
The length of this course is Depends on number of delegates and experience
Prerequisites
The following list of prerequisites are required to take this course:
- 16 years or older
- able to physically undertake practical tasks
- free from the effects of drugs and alcohol
- fluent in spoken and written English
What to Bring
The following items are required to bring on the day of the course:
- Valid Photo ID - For example Passport or Driving License
- Clean comfortable clothing, suitable for classroom
- Lunch - if attending our Training Centre (although there are many local eateries nearby) - tea and coffee are provided
- PPE (Hi-Vis, Gloves, Hard Hat, Safety Shoes, Cold/Wet weather clothing) - (If in-person classroom course)
Course Content
- Relevant legislation
- Hazards, risk assessments and safe systems of works
- Main parts of FLT
- Hydraulic systems
- Stability characteristics
- Pre-use checks
- Attachments
- Pallet and load assessments
- Lorry loading and unloading
- General safe driving rules
- Stacking and de-stacking procedures
- Working in confined spaces
- Public highway
- PPE
- Practical session