Why Train?

20,000 ACCIDENTS INVOLVING LIFT TRUCKS EACH YEAR
46 % OF ALL ACCIDENTS INVOLVES A PEDESTRIAN
30 PEOPLE PER YEAR DIE
85 % OF ALL ACCIDENTS ARE DOWN TO OPERATOR ERROR
COST TO INSURANCE COMPANYS PER year 50 million
COST TO EMPLOYER DOWN TIME DAMAGE TO TRUCK, RACKING
AND STOCK

An Accident is a unexplained random event, in most cases this is not the cause.
Sometimes it can be put down to not only operator error but lack of proper training, the best safety devise is a proper trained operator

TRAINING OBJECTIVES:
¨ To teach the basic skill requirements necessary for the safe and efficient operation of the lift truck.
¨ To encourage the operator to maintain and promote these skills by the continued use of GOOD PRACTICE.
¨ To create a safe working environment within the working area of the truck and its operator.
¨ To meet the legal obligations of the employer and employee, contained within the Health & Safety Act 1974 and its associated regulations.
¨ To Provide an appreciable cost saving through training, by a reduction in damage to the lift truck, its load and the surrounding plant and equipment.

CORRECT TRAINING WILL:
• Increase skill, ability, and job knowledge.
Increase competence and confidence.

PROVIDING THE OPERATOR PUTS THE TRAINING INTO PRACTICE AT ALL TIMES