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April 2011
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Counter Balance FLT
Counter Balance Forklift
Truck
The Aim of the Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Trucks (ITSSAR) Course is to:
Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in
operating the Industrial Counterbalance Forklift.
The Objectives of the Course are to enable delegates to:
- Be able to operate the machine safely and correctly in accordance with manufacturers' instructions and accepted good practice.
- Carry out a pre-shift inspection.
- Be able to load and unload vehicles and static racking.
- Understand the causes of instability of the truck and loads.
- Have an understanding of responsibilities under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 & other current relevant legislation.
Who Should Attend The Course?
All personnel required to operate an Industrial Counterbalance Lift Truck.
Industrial Counterbalance Forklift Trucks (ITSSAR) Course Summary
Candidates will participate in theory lessons and practical demonstrations / exercises, all of which are highlighted by the use of OHP & Videos covering;
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Other current relevant regulations
- Introduction to machine
- Pre - shift inspections
- Controls and instruments
- Components and main types of lift trucks
- Re - fuelling systems
- Coolant, fuel and lubrication systems
- Emergency controls
- Driving on / off ramps
- Operators safety code
- Handling loaded / unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads
| Truck Type | Level | Duration |
| Counterbalance | Novice |
5 Days |
| Counterbalance | Experienced but uncertificated | 3 Days |
|
Conversion to Counterbalance |
Novice Operators Already holding certificate on Reach Trucks |
2 Days |
|
Conversion to Counterbalance |
Experienced Operators Already Holding Certificate on Reach Trucks |
2 Days |
| Refresher Training | Refresher Training for certificate holders over 3 years + | 1Day |