Reach Truck Safety & Certification Training

Reach Trucks are considered a highly powered vehicle designed with many characteristics to arrange, lift and transfer goods, most of which are heavy, costly and dangerous. Reach Truck handlers neglecting safety regulations and safe working procedures, with less mental preparation, has been recognized as the main cause of accidents which result in injuries, loss of life and properties.

This Reach Truck Safety & Certification Training is designed carefully with the initiative to increase the awareness of truck handlers on aspects pertaining to personal safety, surrounding people and the properties while operating the vehicle. This module will also indirectly increase the skill, competency and mental preparation of the Reach Truck handlers.

Lastly the good record and skill of a trained Reach Truck handler will be most valuable to the company and his future.

Scope

The program provides a general understanding on safe operation, laws, guidelines and the appropriate MHE management system.

Course Contents

1. Safety at work place
2. Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994
3. Reach Truck components
4. Daily Reach truck inspection
5. Charging
6. Understanding operation controls
7. Steering controls
8. Comprehend Reach truck stability
9. Use of Load Capacity Chart
10. Reach Truck operation safety
11. Reach Truck Training Assessment

Objectives

Successful completion of the program will enhance the skills of participants and enable them to:

1. Identify cause and effect of accident and sensitiveness about safety.
2. Identify character and the functions of truck components.
3. Carry out daily inspection, safety, performance and preventive maintenance to reduce repair cost.
4. Train Reach Truck handlers to become more cautious, safe and efficient.

At end of this program participants will be more responsive on the safe operating procedures to ensure their safety, people surrounding, and properties are safeguarded. It will also enable them to identify and avoid risk by operating equipment safely and be free from accidents.

Training Methodology

The program consists of classroom lectures, group discussion workshop, Reach Truck Safety video screening, applied practical instruction (hands-on), evaluation (written and practical assessment).

LCD projector.

• An open area about 20~40 square meters
• Reach Truck — 2 units
• 200 litre empty drums — 10 units
• Wooden or plastic skid pallets — 25 pieces
• High box pallet — 3 units (4ft x 4ft)

All participants attending this program need to be properly attired. Participants should be equipped with appropriate safety protectors.

• Safety shoes (preferably low cut)
• Safety Helmet (with chin strap)
• Reflective vest

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Who Should Attend?

• Reach truck — regular handlers (male / female)
• Reach truck — occasional handlers
• Lorry cum Reach Truck handlers
• Warehouse supervisors
• Maintenance crew members
• Safety and Health officer
• Safety and Health committee members
• Production workers (occasional truck handlers)