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Pedestrian pallet truck (low level and manual) operator safety syllabus

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

A1, Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4

ACCREDITING BODY

COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY (1 DAY = 7.5 HOURS)

Number of Attendees -  - - 3 2 1
Novice Length (hours) - - - 7.5 7.5 7.5
Experienced Course Length (hours) - - - 3.75 3.75 3.75
Safety Refresher Course Length (hours) - - - 3.75 3.75 3.75

CONVERSIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR DELEGATES WITH APPROPRIATE EXISTING CERTIFICATION FOR THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TYPES:

  • Pedestrian Pallet Trucks

 

NOTES

n/a

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To train personnel in the practical skills and job safety knowledge necessary for the operation of pedestrian pallet trucks to the accredited standards of ITSSAR and the ABA Workplace Transport 2012.

COURSE CONTENTS (THEORY)

  • The need to train & statutory requirements
  • Radte capacities - stability and instability
  • Operating safety code
  • Film (where applicable)
  • Multi choice theory test

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Introduction to the machine
  • Control familiarisation
  • Daily checks
  • Battery charging & simple battery maintenance
  • Steering proceedures (unladen and laden)
  • Load weight assessment
  • Load handling (open area)
  • Load handing (confined area)
  • Working on vehicle beds & loading decks (w/a)
  • Practical skill tests

COURSE DOCUMENTATION

Training records and Progressive Assessment report forwarded to employer. TOP Scheme registration completed on behalf of customer.

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