Thomas Truck Training Ltd : Powered Palet Truck Training : 01270 505824

All run to the NEW ITSSAR training Standard

Semi- Experienced & Non Experienced Operators This type of lift truck is normally overlooked when it comes to training in the work place. It does not look dangerous or powerful but in fact it is a major course of accidents. If a motorised type is in operation at your premises then a licence is required by the operator. Most motorised versions have a capability of 1 Tonne and some 2 Tonne to a height of 3* or 4* meters. Training is done to the ITSSAR standards and the relevant licences and certificates are issued upon successful completion of the course. The style of the Powered pallet truck is important when deciding the required level of training. In principal it is usually a day course but. However if a candidate has no experience of the powered pallet truck, and because it lifts more than 5" with its use involving an element of Reach/Counterbalance operation the candidate may need additional training.*
	The candidate will be required to pass... A theoretical test Pre-use checks A practical test	Candidates receive..... Introduction Theory and Video Operators Safety Code Responsibility under the HSE act 1974 Battery Charging Truck Stability Motive and Hydraulic Controls Pre-shift checks recording
	How Long ?? 1 Day course for 1,2 or 3 trainees (Semi experienced) *Additional 1 day training may be required for lifting at height


Powered Pallet Truck (Rider) Semi- Experienced Operators Course ( This is a strong guide)
	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	L U N C H	Period 5	Period 6	Period 7			Period 8
Day 1	Course Reg	Statutory HASAWA Safety Video	Intro to the truckOperators safety code	Intro to the truck Pre-shift checks		Handling of loads General Supervised Practice			Basic Handling	The Skill Test

Powered Pallet Truck Novice Operators Course ( This is a strong guide)

	Period 1	Period 2	Period 3	Period 4	L U N C H	Period 5	Period 6	Period 7			Period 8
Day 1	Course Reg	Statutory HASAWA Safety Video	Intro to the truckOperators safety code	Intro to the truck Pre-shift checks		Simple Practice 90°	Simple Hydraulics		Basic Handling	Battery charging
Day 2	Pre-shift checks	Engineering principal Load Stacking	Basic load handling			Basic load handling at height			General Supervised Practice g	The Skill Test

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*UK Only

Untrained agency worker injured by a Powered Pallet Truck
Agency worker, 18 year old Daniel Collier arrived at the wholesaler paper merchant based in Hull for his third day of work as a warehouseman and was asked to operate the electric powered pallet truck.
The task resulted in the pallet truck running over his foot, fracturing three of his toes, causing crush injuries to three bones and tearing tissue in his right foot.

G F Smith pleaded guilty to breaching s3(1) of HSWA 1974 by failing to ensure safety of non-employees. The court heard that novice operators should be provided with a full days training on a pallet truck and that all full-time employees wore safety shoes.

In mitigation G F Smith said that Collier had been given some training on his first day and that he had been informed that he was to provide his own safety shoes. David Duxbury, Hull City Council’s head of public protection, commented “This case highlights the dangers of allowing untrained staff to use work equipment. Many people consider pallet trucks to be everyday items, which anyone can use, but in untrained hands there is the potential for serious injury.”

The wholesale paper merchant was fined £6000 and ordered to pay the Council’s full costs of £1750.
As published in the AITT News December 2006 using the (Source:/ Safety and Health Practitioner June 2006)
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Every operator on a course receives a coloured manual .
Every company receives the facility of our Operators License validity scheme.
Every operational premises gets an report on the operation of the lift trucks on there site.
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