Under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 employers are required to ensure that all persons who use work equipment have received adequate training for purposes of health and safety.
SAFETY REFRESHER
Forklift safety refresher courses can be provided in-house or alternatively as an ITSARR (Independent Training Standards Scheme and Register) accredited course. Registration fees apply.
Aims and Objectives:
This course is designed to ensure operators maintain good driving habits, learn new skills where appropriate and reassess their abilities. Refresher training or retesting might also be appropriate where operators have not used trucks for sometime, are occasional users, appear to have developed unsafe working practices, have had an accident or near miss or simply have changed their working practice or environment.
Course content:
~ Some limited theory presented by Powerpoint and educational films and discussion.
~ Theory test question paper consisting of 20 multi-choice questions and 5 open questions.
~ Refresh on pre shift inspection of the forklift truck.
~ Pre shift check test: the candidate must show the ability to complete a pre shift check on all major components.
~ Some limited practical training consisting of steering and manoeuvring around a course and lifting and stacking at varied heights.
~ Practical test of competency.
Course duration:
1 day - 1-3 x candidates depending on experience.
Course fee £240 Instructor day rate.
Course conducted on customers premises and vehicle.
Start time 09:00 Finish 16:30
Important information
Although not required by law, it is strongly recommended by governing Health and Safety bodies that a refresher test is taken every 3-5 years for operators currently holding a nationally recognised certificate. This not only covers yourself as an employer but helps to keep safety at the forefront of your employees’ thoughts.