Pedestrian Operated Lift Trucks Training
Details
Operating pedestrian-operated lift trucks requires proper training to ensure 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 provide adequate instruction to minimize risks and prevent accidents when using lift trucks.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who uses this equipment and those responsible to supervising them.
Course Objectives
This Pedestrian Operated Lift Trucks Training Course provides essential knowledge on truck operation, load handling, risk assessment, and maintenance, following HSE guidelines and the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L117. Participants will learn how to operate pedestrian-operated lift trucks safely, conduct pre-use inspections, and ensure compliance with UK safety standards.
Ideal for warehouse personnel, logistics professionals, site supervisors, and plant operators, this training equips individuals with the expertise needed to use pedestrian-operated lift trucks 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
- Classroom
- Client Premises
Course Duration
The length of this course is One Day
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
Legislation and regulations
Types of trucks
Hydraulic systems
Stability characteristics
Lorry loading and unloading
Risk assessments
Lorry loading and unloading
Pallet and load assessments
Safe operating rules
Working in confined spaces