Pivot Steer Forklift (Bendi/Flexi) Training
P1Details
Operating pivot steer forklifts (Category P1), including Bendi and Flexi models, 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 forklift trucks.
Who is the course aimed at?
Anyone who uses this equipment and those responsible to supervising them.
Course Levels:
Novice (Beginner)
Experienced Operator (some use with no previous formal training)
Refresher (Renewing a previously obtained licence)
Conversion (Converting from one type of truck to another, for example B2 Counterbalance to P1 Pivot Steer)
Course Objectives
This Pivot Steer Forklift (Bendi/Flexi) Training Course provides essential knowledge on truck operation, load handling, risk assessment, and maintenance, following HSE guidelines and industry best practices. Participants will learn how to operate pivot steer forklifts 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 pivot steer 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 Dependent 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)
Course Content
Statutory requirements
Pre-operational checks
Basic / advance steering
Transportation
Stacking/de-stacking at different levels
Operators Safety Code
End of shift checks