Fork Lift Truck Training

These are different ways of saying the same thing.

These are the best value for your money, the way the block booking works is. We will give you a block price to under take the training you require.The training can be split over various days and various shift patterns, eg 6 to 2  days 2 to 10 and even night shift. All we require is the number of staff you require training, the shift pattern and the number of days you would like to spread the training over, we will then give you a block price for the training, All or quotes are valid for 28 days

This course is suitable for operators with limited or no previous experience.

Course content includes: knowledge of the safe loading of equipment and its manoeuvring limitations. Extensive practical training with instructor assessment, ensuring operators are fully aware of Health & Safety legislation. Successful completion of the course is subject to verbal and practical tests.

The law states courses for a novice operators would typically last 1-3 days.

This course is for the forklift operator who has around 12 months operating experience but lacks any kind of formal training or licenses. Successful completion of the course is subject to a theory and practical test.

Please call to discuss individual requirements.

The purpose of a Refresher course is to correct any bad habits and check that Health & Safety legislation is being adhered to (including keeping equipment in good order).

Successful completion of the course is subject to a theory and practical test.

Conversion Training for those operators who already hold a certificate on one type of forklift truck, but would like to gain a certificate for an additional type of forklift. Successful completion of the course is subject to a theory and practical test.

All forklift training carried out to ITSSAR approved International standards, as recommended by H.S.E. ACOP Approved code of Practice. (L117).

We will require:

• A Suitable area/room for the Theory Session

• A Suitable Area for Practical Sessions

• An Appropriate Machine

• Suitable Load for Practical Training

As of September 1st 2017, for the first time since 2000, the Basic Operating Skills Test for Counterbalance (often referred to as forklift) and Reach is being updated. At Ribble Valley we want to keep you in the loop to help you prepare properly for the new Accrediting Bodies Association (ABA) test. With that in mind, we’ve put together the key changes you will see in the new forklift test.

The ABA have collaborated with leading training organisations, insurers, unions, lift truck manufacturers and employers to create a modern test that is relevant to today’s working environment. The new test will be used by Ribble Valley throughout the UK.

Below are the key changes from September 1st 2017:

Out of the 22 items to check as part of the pre-use inspection test, 13 must be fully and thoroughly inspected. Any candidate not demonstrating a strong understanding of how to check these 13 items will automatically fail this part of the Basic Operating Skills Test
If a candidate commits any 5-point penalty more than 3 times they will fail the practical skills test
Penalty awards have been increased in many elements of the practical skills test

There are now 5 multiple choice questions that must appear in every counterbalance and reach test associated knowledge (theory) question paper. The candidate must answer these 5 questions correctly.  If they do not they will fail this part of the new test.

PRIOR TO ANY TRAINING WE SUGGEST THAT THE STUDENTS LOOK AT THE TRAINING AIDS SECTION, UNDER FORK LIFT TRUCK THERE THEY WILL SEE VIDEOS AND NOTES ABOUT THE FLT TRAINING,AND TEST.

WE UNDER TAKE TRAINING ON ALL TYPES OF FORK LIFT TRUCKS

Ring Steve on 07711 306605 tell him how many people need training and he will give you a block price. saving you £100’s
Your local trainers for over 55 years
We will not be beaten on price or quality of training

In what is thought to be the largest ever penalty for a health and safety prosecution brought by a local authority – and the fourth biggest ever safety fine, the super market giant Sainsbury’s was fined a massive £425,000.00. The fine was levied after the food store admitted deliberately disconnecting safety mechanisms which directly resulted in the death of an employee. Winchester Crown Court heard that a worker died when he was crushed by a fork lift truck which had its safety cut off switch deliberately disconnected. Sentencing Sainsbury’s Judge Kay siad “The story is a picture of working proceedures that date back to the dark ages.

Are you and your staff operating industrial machines? Could you be the next to face the courts and jail?

The Health and Saftey (Offences) Act, which increases the penalties for health and saftey crimes, comes into force this month. This act amends section 33 of the Health and Saftey at Work, etc Act 1974, raising the maximum fine that may be imposed by the lower courts from £5000 to £20,000 for most health and saftey offenses. It also makes imprisionment an option for more offenses in both lower and higher courts. By exceeding the £20,000 maximum fine to the lower courts and making imprisionment an option, more cases will be resolved in the lower courts, and justice will be faster, less costly and more efficient.

Take your training at a Professional – Friendly – Family Run Training Centre We will not be beaten on price or quality of training

While modern materials handling equipment is inherently safe and is fully compliant with a raft of legislation covering every operational and structural aspect, it is ultimately the operator who determines how safely and efficiently the equipment is used. Given this, Ribble valley has offered professional operator training courses to its customers for many years. Each of the Ribble valley network of companies now has its own advanced training facilities and employs experienced, professional, instructors, dedicated to raising safety and efficiency standards in the workplace.

A wide range of operator and instructor level courses is available for virtually every type of handling equipment and virtually every application. The courses develop all operator skills levels from novice through to refresher, conversion or instructor standard. Courses can be carried out either at the Ribble valleys centres or on the customer’s site. The courses also highlight the individual responsibility operators have for their own safety, as well as for those working around them. Investment in Ribble valley fork truck training delivers a tangible and profitable safety dividend by reducing accidents and the incidence of injury and damage to goods. In addition, it enables operators to attain the skills needed for optimum efficiency and productivity using the equipment to the mutual benefit of the business and its employees.

• Counterbalance and Reach Truck
• Pallet Truck
• Very Narrow Aisle (Man Down) Truck
• Medium and High Lever Order Picker
• Pedestrian and Rider Stacker Truck
• Sideloader (2 Way & 4 Way)
• Variable Reach (Telescopic) Rough Terrain Truck
• Tow Tractor and Trailer
• Attachments
• Rough Terrain Conventional Masted Truck
• Very Narrow Aisle (Man Up) Truck
• Overhead Cran
• Hydraulic Lorry Loader
• Loading Shovel (Wheeled & Tracked)
• Dumper and Rear Dumper
• Elevated Mobile Working Platform
• Wheeled Excavator 180° (Backhoe &  Bucket)
• Excavator 360° (Wheeled & Tracked)
• Agricultural Tractor and Trailer
• Rider Transportable Lift Truck
• Rider Industrial Variable Reach Lift Truck
• Rider Industrial Variable Reach Lift Truck with Attachment
• Rider Variable Reach Container Handler

Forklift Checklist

FLT Questions

FLT ECT Practical Test Form

FLT Mounting

FLT Notes Part 1

FLT Notes Part 2

FLT Notes Part 3

FLT Notes Part 4

FLT Trainee Condensed Study Notes Part 5

HSE Safety in working with lift trucks

Operators Safe Use of Trucks

Safety in working with lift trucks

Cast Iron Columns In Buildings The Dangers Of Collapses From Powered Vehicle Collisions

Seat Belts on Flt’s

Study Notes Using Plate Clamps

FLT L117 – Approved Code of Practice and guidance

Fork Lift Cages

FLT Workers Killed

Forklift Advice To Employers 

FLT Keys The Law 

FLT Seat Belts on Flt