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Rider Operated Lift Trucks ETDL are able to deliver accredited and approved training courses for lift truck operator training and certification. The most common rider operated courses are shown below; in addition operator courses include conversion from one truck type to another. In general all courses will include some if not all of the following as appropriate to the course: 1
Introduction & Aims 1 Day Refresher/Retraining/ Re Certification
(As per Client Company policy is usually 3 to 5 years And HSE ACOP L117 (1999) Training based on a ratio of 3 trainees per instructor. 3 Day Experienced Operator
(Has had at least 3 months experience driving a lift truck but has no formal training.) Training based on 3 trainees per instructor If only 1 trainee = 1 day If only 2 trainees = 2 days 5 Day Novice Operator
(No prior experience of driving any type of lift truck) Training based on 3 trainees per instructor If only 1 trainee = 3 days If only 2 trainees = 4 days Pedestrian Operator Trucks Many users do not realise that these lift trucks also fall into the legislative framework. Consequently this type of lift truck is sometimes overlooked when it comes to training in the workplace. It does not look dangerous or powerful but in fact is a major course of accidents. If a motorised type is in operation at your premises then the training and certification is required. Most motorised versions have a lifting capability of around 1 tonne and will lift loads clear of the floor, and transport them around the site, or load vehicles. Some have a capacity of 2 tonne and are capable of lifting loads to a height of 3 or 4 metres. Typically operator courses will include: Introduction Course durations will vary slightly, but typically will be: Powered
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Pedestrian Trucks All operator training courses are designed to train the basic skill requirement and associated job safety knowledge of basic Lift Truck operation, This is the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as laid down by the accrediting bodies and as in the Approved Code of Practice (L117) relating to section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974. It is estimated that each year there are over 7000 reportable injuries involving lift trucks. These injuries, some fatal cause suffering for those involved and their dependants. They also create a heavy cost on the employer’s business; even an accident not involving injury may result in costly damage to trucks, buildings, fittings, and the loads being handled. Forklift trucks accidents are frequently associated with lack of suitable operator training. Such training is essential and is the first step in reducing injury and damage to key personnel.
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