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VNA Lift Trucks can either be designed for wire or rail guidance, allowing fast but safe working in narrow aisles, with optimised drive and lift speed.

The VNA Lift Truck is becoming a more widely used lift truck in many industrial sectors, especially order fulfilment warehouses, so choose Euro Shaf to provide you the skills necessary to operate the VNA lift truck safely and in accordance with industry standards.

We use the latest training techniques, combining theory and practical exercises, in accordance with HSE and RTITB Guidelines and we continually achieve high success rates.

Successful candidates will receive a certificate of basic training.

Course Agenda:

Hazard awareness
The operators’ safety code
Safety video
Associated knowledge training and test
Introduction to the VNA Lift Truck to be used
Daily pre-use inspection and maintenance
Battery care of VNA trucks
Controls and instruments

Weight assessment / Stability Factors
Starting, moving and stopping the truck
Manoeuvring in open and confined areas
Operation of hydraulic controls
Handling unladen and laden pallets
Stacking/de-stacking – at various heights
Loading and Unloading Procedures
Practical test of basic operating skills

How old do I need to be to operate a forklift?

The HSE Approved Code of Practice and Guidance states that you must be over the minimum school leaving age (16 years old) before you operate lift trucks.
When is refresher training required?

At least once every 3-5 years. Or sooner if an accident has occurred, or there has been non-use for a long period of time. If candidates successfully complete a training course with Euro Shaf Training Services, the certificate we issue will be valid for 3 years.
What is the legal training requirements for operating lift trucks?

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) places certain requirements on employers. You MUST make sure that all people who use, supervise or manage the use of work equipment have received ‘adequate training’.

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How old do I need to be to operate a forklift?

When is refresher training required?

What is the legal training requirements for operating lift trucks?