20 Years of the National Operator Registration Scheme (NORS)

RTITB has recently celebrated 20 years of the National Operator Registration Scheme (NORS) database which verifies and records key lift truck operator training details.

All candidates that we train are registered on the NORS database and provided with an RTITB certificate and/or e-card (depending on requirement).The RTITB trained operators remain on the database for three years. After this time, refresher training must be completed for the operator to remain on the register. This helps to make sure that the operator maintains the relevant skills and knowledge to operate equipment safely.

It is therefore important that trainees fill out the candidate registration forms carefully at the start of their course to ensure we have the current information to submit to RTITB.  Any missing data could mean that their training record cannot be processed and registered onto the NORS database.

For more information on the RTITB NORS scheme, click on the link below:

RTITB’s Lift Truck Operator Training Database Celebrates 20 Years

Training in Daventry

Last week one of our instructors was training on customer premises in Daventry on their pedestrian reach truck and pedestrian pallet trucks.

In the 18th century Daventry, now just off the M1, was a thriving coaching town, but business dried up after the London and Birmingham Railway opened in 1838, bypassing Daventry.

Grand Georgian coaching inns like the Dun Cow on Brook Street still contribute to Daventry’s townscape, where there’s also a rare Georgian Church and a Moot Hall from 1768, all reflecting the prosperity of the coaching days.

High over the town’s east flank is the 200-metre Borough Hill, capped with prehistoric hillforts, and used by the BBC as a broadcasting station for most of the 20th century.

Our other instructors were working on customer premises in Banbury and Milton Park, Didcot providing novice training on the counterbalance truck and conversion training on the Very Narrow Aisle truck.

For more information on the courses we can provide and course durations call us on
0800 024 8084 or e-mail anne@stackerstraining.co.uk

Pre-use inspection booklets

We have written previously about the importance of carrying out daily checks:

https://stackerstraining.co.uk/why-is-it-important-for-forklift-operators-to-carry-out-daily-checks/

We have now updated our pre-use check booklets and we have one for rider operated trucks and one for pedestrian trucks.  The booklet should be kept with the truck and once completed, they should be kept for a minimum of 6 months.

Each booklet contains 32 pages so will last just over a month if you are using just one page per day.

The cost of the booklets are £2.75 each plus postage.

Please contact us on 0800 024 8084 to place your order or e-mail supplies@stackerstraining.co.uk

Reaching for the skies in March 2023!

Our instructors have been busy this month training on a variety of trucks – counterbalance, reach, pallet trucks, multi directional, rough terrain masted, telescopic and mobile elevating work platforms.  Training has been taking place at our centre near Banbury as well as in Oxford, Brackley, Watlington, Leighton Buzzard, Staines and Eastbourne.

Last week, we carried out an RTITB instructor re-registration course at our training centre and two of our instructors attended a course on the Cherry Picker – adding to the list of machines they are able provide training on.

We also recently attended the RTITB Accredited Partner Members Meeting.  This was a useful meeting and included an update on the ABA (Accredited Bodies Association), a Quality Assurance update and information on upcoming RTITB developments.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNING: COLD STARTING LPG TRUCKS AND LPG QUALITY ISSUES

The UKMHA (UK Material Handling Association) has issued a warning that fork lift truck operators should not over-crank the starter if they are struggling to start up their LPG-powered lift trucks. Repeated starting attempts can present a fire risk.

Whilst investigations into the root cause are ongoing, UKMHA has given specific advice on what to do if the engine of an LPG truck does not start within the normal few seconds.

Click on the link below to read their safety alert:

UKMHA Safety Alert

Also, we have been advised by Linde Material Handling that there have been problems starting LPG trucks in Europe due to the quality of liquid gas that deviates from the usual composition.  The problem can often be attributed to individual gas supplies and is regionally limited.  Companies whose trucks are affected by these starting problems should therefore contact their LPG suppliers regarding a possible change in gas quality.

The undesirable residues in the gas can lead to a failure of the control function of the evaporator.  As a result the gas-air mixture is too rich and starting the engine is not possible.  A repeated start attempt can lead to the escape of unburned liquid gas and thus to the formation of an explosive gas-air mixture, especially in the engine compartment, but also in the immediate vicinity of the truck (radius approximately 3 metres).

For this reason, contrary to the instructions in the operating manual, no further starting attempts must be made on affected trucks if the engine does not start at the first start attempt within the first few seconds.  Under no circumstances may the starting procedure be repeated if the truck does not start within this period.

 In such case:

  • The truck must be secured against further starting attempts.
  • The shut off valve on the gas bottle/tank must be closed.
  • The authorised service partner must be notified and requested to check the LPG system of the truck and repair if necessary.

Linde Material Handling are investigating the issue with urgency and we will pass on further updates as soon as we receive them.

NORS Operator eCards

As you may already be aware, the RTITB stopped producing the physical photo ID cards in 2021 and replaced this with the eCard.  When booking your training course with us, you can request an RTITB eCard for a small additional cost.  Your instructor will take your photograph during the training which will be included on the eCard.

RTITB certificates are already included in the daily instructor rate.

To see an example of what the eCard looks like, click on the link below:

NORS-ID-Card-Sample-V6.0721.pdf (rtitb.com)

The RTITB have produced this useful guide on how trainees can access their eCards.  As well as a ‘getting started’ document there are videos to show iPhone and Android users how to access their eCards.

Click on the links below or call us at Stackers Training on 0800 024 8084 for more information.

Operator-Guidance-V2.0422.pdf (rtitb.com)

https://www.rtitb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/eCard-Apple-v10721.mp4

https://www.rtitb.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/eCard-android-v10721.mp4

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all our customers and trainees.

January has started with a variety of courses being carried out at our training centre and at customer premises in Banbury, Leighton Buzzard and Brackley.

Two of our instructors have been training on customer premises this week near Burton Dassett, Warwickshire on the counterbalance truck, rough terrain masted truck and telescopic truck. The weather could have been better but what can you expect for this time of year!

We’ve also given our website a bit of an update this month – many thanks to Erika and her team.

Moving into February, we’ll be providing training on customer premises in Witney, Didcot, Abingdon, Staines and Bicester, as well as at our training centre.

We also have another of our 10 day RTITB instructor courses running from 13th – 24th March 2023.

For enquiries on any of our courses, please e-mail anne@stackerstraining.co.uk or call us on
0800 024 8084

RTITB Instructor Training

We would like to congratulate Antony, Albert and Max on recently passing their RTITB instructor training at our training centre.

 

We have now confirmed the instructor course dates for 2023 and these will be as follows:

13 – 24 March 2023

12 – 23 June 2023

25 Sept – 6 Oct 2023

4 – 15 December 2023

 

Additional courses may be added throughout the year, subject to requirements.

 

The ten day course will be for existing operators wishing to become forklift instructors or existing instructors can join the course part way through to renew their RTITB qualification (or convert to RTITB from another accrediting body).

 

For more details on entry requirements and costs, please call us on 0800 024 8084 or e-mail anne@stackerstraining.co.uk

 

UKMHA Safety Convention 2022

 

The UKMHA (UK Materials Handling Association) Safety Convention takes place on 17th November in Coventry, Warwickshire.

 

Previously known as the FLTA National Forklift Safety Convention, the UKMHA Safety Convention is the most authoritative event of its kind in the materials handling calendar. It will see hundreds of managers, from across the UK, come together to share best practice advice. The event is part of the Association’s drive to large-scale change for the better and this year’s event will be focused on operator training.

 

Some of the highlights include:

  • The exclusive launch of the new UKMHA Safe Working Area Charter
  • Expert presentations on correct training procedures for operating Material Handling Equipment
  • Share Best Practice on the latest Safety Legislation
  • Case studies from leading retailers
  • A special exhibition area featuring displays from leading material handling companies
  • Motivational Speaking
  • Networking Opportunities

 

For more information and to book tickets, click on the link below:

 

https://ukmha.org.uk/safety-convention/

Vehicle Mounted Lift Truck Training

 

Did you know that we can provide training on vehicle mounted lift trucks?

 

One of the most well known makes of vehicle mounted lift truck is the Moffett.  These are available for a wide and diverse range of applications, across different environments and spanning all kinds of delivery requirements.

 

With its high lift capacity, robust design and a wide range of attachments such as clamps, different fork options and positioners, the Moffett truck mounted forklift easily handles just about any material at a construction site.

 

We don’t have one of these trucks at our training centre but we can train on these machines on customer premises.  The course durations are as follows:

  • Novice course (for candidates with no prior training and experience) – for a maximum of 3 candidates the course will be 5 days, for 2 candidates it will be 4 days and for 1 candidate it will be 3 days.
  • Basic course (for candidates with prior experience but no formal training or training having lapsed)  for 2-3 candidates the course will be 3 days and for 1 candidate it will be 2 days.
  • Conversion course (for candidates already trained on one or more truck types to convert to a different type of truck) for 2-3 candidates the course will be 2 days and for 1 candidate it will be 1 day.
  • Refresher course (for candidates with previous training in last 3 years) – for a maximum of 3 candidates the course will be 1 day.

Please contact us on 0800 024 8084 or e-mail anne@stackerstraining.co.uk for further information on our courses.

 

Click on the link below to find out more about Moffett truck mounted forklifts.

https://youtu.be/5XR2taygUt0

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