Aims:
To teach each candidate the legislation, skills and knowledge to competently operate a reach truck.
To make the candidate competent in the safe control and handling of the truck whilst undertaking a range of operations.
Make the candidate aware of the problems associated with instability and handling while undertaking a range of operations.


Objectives:
Demonstrate competence in
• Familiarisation of components
• Pre-use safety inspections
• Controls of the truck
• Safe working procedures
• Statutory regulations
• Start up checks
• Steering & handling
• Safe parking
• Problems of instability
• Loading & unloading
• Load assessment
