Pivot steer forklift truck operator safety syllabus

APPLICABLE ABA GROUPS OR EQUIPMENT TYPES

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AKA "Bendi" or "Flexi" Truck

ACCREDITING BODY

COURSE DURATION & CAPACITY (1 DAY = 7.5 HOURS)

Number of Attendees - - 3 2 1
Novice Length (hours) - - - 37.5 30 22.5
Experienced Course Length (hours) - - - 22.5 15 15
Safety Refresher Course Length (hours) - - - 7.5 7.5 5

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

  • None

 

NOTES

This equipment type requires a 2-day conversion course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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

COURSE CONTENTS (THEORY)

  • The need to train & statutory requirements
  • Rated capacities
  • Operating safety code
  • Stability & instability
  • Multi choice theory test

COURSE CONTENTS (PRACTICAL)

  • Introduction to the machine
  • Control familiarisation
  • Daily checks - Battery charging & simple battery maintenance
  • Steering proceedures (laden and unladen) in open areas
  • Steering proceedure (laden and unladen) in confined areas
  • Stacking & destacking proceedures
  • Handling awkward loads
  • Related job specific training (where applicable)
  • Practical skill test

COURSE DOCUMENTATION

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

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