Reach Forklift Uses
Reach forklifts are mainly used indoors specifically for aisles in warehouses as they can manoeuvre through tight spots/aisles whilst being able to lift loads above 3 meters to load and unload on the racking systems.
Main Areas of Reach Forklift Training
The set up of this course is split into the three areas which are the Theory, Pre-Inspection and Practical.
- During the theory our instructors goes through the key relevant Health & Safety legislations, and the specific information regarding safety operation of the Reach forklift.
- Pre-Inspection of the Reach forklift helps delegates to identify the importance of carrying out checks before operating the truck, and the importance of reporting defects.
- The practical element focus is on practicing to operate the truck safely and correctly accordingly to what the task is.
Learning Objectives / Topics Covered:
Theory
- Need to train
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 – Employers & Employees Duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
- Principle of counterbalance
- Rated Capacity/Load centres
- Understand the causes of instability of lift-truck and load.
- Operators safety code
- Relevant films
- Theory test
Practical
- Carry out a pre-use inspection checks
- Battery charging and maintenance
- Basic steering
- Advanced steering (chicane, confined areas)
- Elementary use of hydraulic controls
- Loading and unloading a vehicle (if required)
- Use of industrial racking systems
- Use of free standing stacks (if required)
- Stacking and de-stacking at all level from ground to high levels
- Operators practical skills test
Benefits of training:
- Teaches necessary skills and relevant job safety knowledge required for the safe operation of a reach forklift.
- Encourages future good practice in order to maintain and promote these skills.
- Creates a safe working environment and procedures within the working area of reach trucks and their operator.
- Conforms with all relevant statutory procedures ( e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and relevant Approved Codes of Practice ).
- Provides greater productivity and cost saving as a direct result, and maintenance of the training standards.
Next Steps
Successful completion of counterbalance forklift training qualifies delegates to operate Reach forklift trucks in most environments. To further their skill, operators may seek other specific forklift training courses, such as counterbalance forklift training.
Training Location
Training for individual delegates takes place at our head office. For groups of up to 3 people, we can provide training at your workplace. To discuss your personal training requirements please call us now on 01902 862777.
Price
PLT Training Centre:
- Novice course (up to 5 days): £445.00 per person
- Refresher (1 day): £170.00 per person
- Experienced course (up to 3 days): £360.00 per person
- Conversion (up to 2 days) £260.00 per person
Offsite:
- £335.00 per day (up to 3 people)
- Additional Accreditation Charges:
- ITSSAR or RTITB registration: £12 per person
- Photo ID card: £5
