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Reach truck
Reach trucks were introduced to reduce aisle widths and therefore allow companies to increase the number of aisles and racking spaces available to them.
Reach trucks are commonplace in UK industry today.
Course Aim
On completion of training the course members will:
- be able to operate the truck model used during training safely and correctly in accordance with the manufacturer's handbook and accepted good practice
- clearly understand the causes of instability of trucks and loads
- be able to carry out a routine pre-use inspection of the truck
Course Contents
- Introduction to the lift truck
- Controls and instruments
- Starting, moving and stopping the truck
- Steering the truck
- Operation of hydraulic controls
- Pre-use inspection
- Weight assessment
- Handling laden and unladen pallets
- Driving on/off ramps and inclines
- Lorry loading and unloading
- Stacking/de-stacking - freestanding and in racking
- Operators safety code
- Lift truck stability
Certification and Validation
Candidates successfully completing this course will receive a certificate of training accredited by either RTITB or ITSSAR