Reach Truck

 

Counterbalance Reach Truck

 

 

 

 

 

The Aim of the Industrial Reach Trucks ( ITSSAR ) Course is to:

 

Provide the candidate with the basic knowledge and practical skills involved in operating the Industrial Reach Truck.

 

 

 

 

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 Reach Lift Truck.

 

Industrial Reach 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
• Operators safety code
• Handling loaded / unloaded pallets and difficult shaped loads

 

 

 

Truck Type	Level	Duration
Reach Truck	Novice	5 Days
Reach Truck	Experienced but un certificated	3 Days
Conversion to Reach Truck	Novice Operators already holding a counterbalance Certificate	2 Days
Conversion to Reach Truck	Experienced Operators Already Holding a Counterbalance Certificate	2 Days
Refresher Training	Training & Test for experienced certificate holders over 3 Years	1 Day