Forklift Trucks

Training is a legal requirement.  The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1988 require employers to ensure lift trucks are operated only by employees who have received appropriate training and assessment in accordance with the Code of Practice for Lift Trucks laid down by the Health and Safety Executive.

Course contents include

• the essential features of lift truck and their maintenance

• how to avoid the potential dangers of lift truck operation

• how to assess loads and move them safely

• how to get the best from your lift truck in different conditions

• the relevant legal requirements