(P1) Rider-Operated Pivot Steer Forklift

This course is perfect for NOVICE or REFRESHERS to learn how to safely and effectively operate a Pivot Steer (bendy) forklift.

Aim

The aim of this course is to provide candidates with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely and efficiently operate a counterbalance forklift truck in line with standards and current UK legislation.

The course is designed to:

  • Promote a strong safety culture in the workplace
  • Reduce the risk of accidents, injury, and damage
  • Ensure operators understand their legal responsibilities
  • Develop competent and confident forklift operators

Objectives

By the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

Knowledge-Based Objectives

  • Describe operator responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
  • Explain the requirements of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  • Understand forklift stability, including centre of gravity and load dynamics
  • Identify hazards associated with forklift operations

Practical Skill Objectives

  • Conduct a pre-use inspection and report defects
  • Operate the forklift truck safely and correctly
  • Manoeuvre in confined spaces and workplace environments
  • Pick up, transport, stack, and de-stack loads safely

Behavioural Objectives

  • Demonstrate safe working practices at all times
  • Maintain awareness of pedestrians and hazards
  • Follow site rules and safe systems of work
  • Take responsibility for their own actions and safety

Assessment Objectives

Demonstrate competence to operate a counterbalance forklift safely

Pass the theory assessment

Successfully complete the practical skills test

Book Course

Theory

  • Introduction & Aims
  • Current Legislation, including:
    • Health & Safety at Work Act Etc 1974;
    • LOLER 1998
    • PUWER 1998
  • Responsibility of the operator
  • Operational Safety Code – “Safety in Working With Lift Trucks”
  • Basic Hydraulic & Electrical systems
  • Refuelling / Recharging
  • Daily Safety Checks & Maintenance
  • Site Safety
  • Stability
  • Centre of Gravity of the load & Centre of Gravity of the truck
  • Capacity plates (reading & understanding.)
  • Specific hazards & controls.
  • Knowledge Examination

Practical

  • Controls and Instruments
  • Pre-Use Inspection
  • Simple Manoeuvring
  • Advanced Manoeuvring
  • Stacking & De-stacking (Free & Racking)
  • Hydraulic System
  • Weight Assessment
  • Handling laden & unladen pallets
  • Battery care and maintenance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Vehicle Loading and unloading
  • Practical Examinations

Duration: 1 – 5 days dependent on number of delegates, experience and previous training.