Forklift Truck Supervisor
This course is designed to raise supervisors' awareness of safety issues within the work place in order to minimise accidents and reduce FLT downtime through better inspection and maintenance of trucks.
Overview of Course
The course aims to give responsible persons adequate training in aspects of health and safety, monitoring standards and documentations necessary to cover Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance and use of equipment so that companies can comply with legislation.
Learners will have the ability to make suggestions to senior managers and operators regarding training needs.
Did You Know?
Overview of Course
On average forklift trucks are involved in 24% of all workplace accidents which are often due to poor supervision and lack of training. The FLT Supervisor course is open to all team leaders and supervisors.
The course aims to give responsible persons adequate training in aspects of health and safety, monitoring standards and documentations necessary to cover Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance and use of equipment so that companies can comply with legislation.
What you will learn
Topics covered include:
- Forklift truck accidents (the scale of the problem)
- Health and Safety Work Act 1974
- Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
- Maintenance and pre shift checks
- Fork Lift Truck stability
- Safe operating manoeuvres and operations
- Ramps and slopes
- Refuelling/ battery charging
- Code of practice
Employer Benefits
Employers are benefited by the health and safety aspect of the course. Staff will be able to carry out correct procedures ensuring a safe working environment. Successful completion of the course will allow the learner to access qualified forklift truck operators within the workplace and give informant feedback on driving standards.
Progression
Other courses that provide complementary skill sets include:
- Manual Handling
- Fire Marshal
These courses will help to benefit both learners and employers
