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

RTITB Instructor Course – 21st November – 2nd December 2022

Our next RTITB instructor course is running at our training centre at Apollo Park, Wroxton, near Banbury from 21st November 2022 – 2nd December 2022.

 

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

 

We will be running further courses throughout 2023 – dates will be published shortly.

 

What is an Authorisation to Operate?

After the 3 stages of forklift training have been successfully completed (Basic Operator Training, Specific Job Training and Familiarisation Training), an
operator should be issued with an Authorisation to Operate from their employer.  All authorisations should be logged and recorded and include the following information:

  • Operator’s name
  • Date authorisation granted and expiry date
  • Types/categories of equipment operator is authorised to use
  • Any special limitations or conditions associated with the authorisation
  • The areas of the company’s premises in which the operator is authorised to operate

For further information on this and the 3 stages of forklift training, visit RTITB’s blog by clicking the link below or contact us at Stackers Training
on 0800 024 8084:

https://www.rtitb.com/what-is-an-authorisation-to-operate-and-do-i-need-one/

RTITB Instructor Course – 5th – 16th September 2022

Our next RTITB instructor course is running at our training centre, near Banbury from 5th – 16th September 2022.

 

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

 

Further courses will be held this year on the following dates:

21st November – 2nd December 2022

 

Stay Safe on Foot around Forklifts

Recent statistics show that 40 percent of incidents involving a forklift are impacts with a third person. These accidents have devastating and life-changing impacts. In this article we share top tips on how to keep pedestrians safe, including a free downloadable poster.

 

Separation is the best policy

The simplest and best advice is keep well away from forklifts. Don’t enter an area where they are working unless it is essential, and you are authorised to do so (i.e. no taking shortcuts).

 

If you need to be in an area where forklifts are working use segregated walkways. These should be protected by barriers or clearly highlighted with floor markings.

 

Don’t take chances

Never take a ride as a passenger on a forklift and never allow yourself to be lifted on a pallet or on the forks.

 

Avoid, at all costs, the impulse to try to steady a load that is slipping off the forks and never climb on the back of a forklift to stop it tipping because the load is too heavy. People are regularly killed trying to ‘help’ in this way.

 

Approach with caution

Always remember, it’s much easier for you to spot a forklift than it is for the operator to spot you. So, where it’s provided, wear hi-vis clothing.

 

Importantly, when a forklift is coming towards you, stop and make sure the operator has seen you. Make – and maintain – eye contact with the operator until you or the truck have moved safely away. If you need to approach the truck, only do so when it has come to a complete stop – and then, only ever approach from the side (not the front or back).

 

To help everyone stay safe around forklifts, Mitsubishi have created a poster with their top 10 tips that you can print and display in your workplace (click on the link below).

 

Stay Safe on Foot around Forklifts

 

 

National Forklift Safety Day – Tuesday 14th June 2022

As with previous years, National Forklift Safety Day 2022 is intended to convey an important safety message to the UK material handling industry. NFSD 2022 is focused on the importance of Operator Training.

 

The 2022 campaign focuses on the importance of the life cycle of operator training and its vital contribution to the safety of all people.

 

Every year there are serious injuries, including fatalities, to truck operators and to pedestrians and co-workers, which could have been prevented if properly trained staff had followed safe systems of work. In fact, ‘struck by a moving vehicle’ is the second most common cause of workplace fatality, accounting for 25 deaths in the year 2020/21.

 

Click here to find out how you can get involved in this year’s National Forklift Safety Day.

 

Safety Guide for lift truck operators (un)loading LGVs/HGVs

To keep safety front of mind for lift truck operators during curtain sided lorry loading and unloading operations, RTITB have developed a quick reference guide using Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advice.  Click on the link below to access this guide and share with your lift truck operators.

 

How-to-stay-safe-during-loading-unloading-operations

 

Ladies Forklift Experience Session – Saturday 2nd July 2022

We are delighted to be planning another Ladies Forklift Experience Session on Saturday 2nd July 2022.  This will take place at our training centre at Apollo Park, Wroxton, Banbury, OX15 6AY.

 

Prior to covid, we held several successful experience sessions with monies raised going to Katharine House Hospice, the Horton Hospital and Aspire Oxford.

 

The experience session provides attendees with some basic tuition on health and safety, how to operate the truck and then there will be an opportunity to have a go, under supervision of course, and undertake some basic steering exercises.  Tea, coffee, cake and biscuits will be provided.  There will be a charge of £25 per person and all proceeds will be donated to the Horton Hospital, Banbury.

 

If you’re interested in attending on 2nd July, or would like to attend a future event if you can’t make this date, please telephone 0800 024 8084 or e-mail anne@stackerstraining.co.uk

 

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