Course overview
Anyone who uses or will be using a Rough Terrain Masted Lift truck in the Land-based or Construction industries.Objectives:The expected learning outcomes are that each trainee should be able to:• Identify the basic construction, purpose and function of components and the purpose and use of all controls and gauges.• Identify and comply with manufacturers’ instructions in accordance with the operator’s handbook, other information sources i.e. rating plates, and applicable legislation. (PUWER/LOLER)• Explain all relevant documentation.• Carry out all pre-use and running checks.• Configure the forklift for site and road travel.• Travel the forklift over different types of terrain, including rough, undulating ground and substantial inclines, both with and without a load.• Manoeuvre in confined areas, using forward and reverse direction, both with and without a load.• Set up the forklift in order to lift various loads.• Ensure load integrity and security.• Transport loads.• Lift various loads within the full working range of the forklift.• Explain precautions to be taken for overhead services and other hazards.• Keep within safe working parameters.• Place and retrieve loads accurately at various points.• Place and retrieve loads from a vehicle bed or trailer.• Place the forklift in an out-of-service condition.• Explain the loading and unloading procedure on and off a transporter.
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