Lift Trucks for Supervisors and Managers
Lantra-certified
For supervisors and managers responsible for lift truck operations, covering legal duties, risk management and the safe management of operators.
If you are responsible for overseeing lift truck operations in your workplace, this one-day course from DJW Training gives you the knowledge and confidence to manage those activities safely and in line with current legislation. Designed specifically for supervisors and managers, it moves beyond operator training to focus on the responsibilities that come with a management role.
Whether you are new to a supervisory position or looking to refresh your understanding of best practice, this course provides a clear and practical grounding in what the law requires of you and how to put effective systems in place to protect your team.
What you'll cover
- Legal duties and responsibilities of supervisors and managers under relevant health and safety legislation
- Risk assessment principles for lift truck operations
- Authorisation systems and how to manage operator competence records
- Pre-use inspection requirements and what supervisors should be monitoring
- Safe systems of work, site rules and pedestrian segregation
- Accident prevention, incident reporting and learning from near misses
DJW Training can tailor this course to reflect the specific equipment and working environments relevant to your organisation. Refresher training is also available for those who have previously completed supervisor or manager development in this area.
What the course covers
- Relevant health & safety legislation and safe working practices
- Pre-use checks, controls and correct operating technique
- Practical, supervised operation with clear demonstrations
- Assessment to Lantra Awards standards