Why should I train my FLT operators?

Under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, the employer has a responsibility towards his employees  to ensure for their health & safety whilst at work. (Health & Safety Regulations Section 2.1: It shall be the duty of every employer to ensure so far as is reasonably practical the health, safety & welfare at work of his employees). Part of that responsibility covers the provision of: ...such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure the Health & Safety of the employees. (Section 2.2)

As well as being a legal requirement therefore, well trained operators can reduce down-time, stock and asset damage, as well as reducing the potential for injury to others caused by bad operating.

C.T.S. offers the following FLT training courses:

Course N^o. 1.   Novice.

Suitable for operators who have never received formal operator training, or with less than 6 months’ experience. The courses comprises theoretical training covering Health & Safety requirements, stability, load centres and general safe operating procedures, leading to a theoretical test, instruction in operating the truck and a practical test. On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Certificate of Training.

Duration: 1 operator, 3 days; 2 operators, 4 days; 3 operators, 5 days. (Maximum 3 operators.)

Cost: £200.00/day. 5 days £900

Course N^o. 2.    Refresher.

Suitable for experienced operators who already hold a Certificate of Training, but whose skills require updating, or those requiring a remedial course having previously failed to attain the required standard. On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Certificate of Training.

Duration: 1 day. (Maximum 3 operators.)

Cost: £200.00/day

Course N^o. 3.    Conversion.

Suitable for operators already fully experienced and tested on either Reach or Counter Balance trucks, wishing to convert to the other type. On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Certificate of Training.

Duration: 2 days. (Maximum 3 operators.)

            Cost: £200.00/day.

Course N^o. 4.    Pedestrian operated trucks.

Suitable for operators of all classes of pedestrian operated trucks, including pallet, stacker, order picker, etc. On successful completion of the course, candidates will receive a Certificate of Training.

Duration: 1 day. (Maximum 3 operators.)