Objectives

On successful completion of the training course, delegates will be familiar with the essential skill requirements and job-specific safety knowledge necessary for the safe and effective operation of Pivot Steer Trucks.

Delegates will be able to:

• Understand their legal responsibilities as an operator, including duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and PUWER

• Identify the key components, functions, and limitations of a Pivot Steer Truck through full machine familiarisation

• Carry out thorough daily and pre-use safety checks, including defect identification and reporting procedures

• Safely operate all controls, instrumentation, and safety systems

• Apply correct steering and manoeuvring techniques, particularly in narrow aisles and confined spaces

• Accurately assess load weights, load centres, and rated capacities

• Safely lift, carry, stack, and de-stack loads at various heights, including within racking systems

• Confidently handle awkward, unstable, or irregular loads

• Carry out safe vehicle loading and unloading operations, where applicable

• Follow correct refuelling and battery charging procedures, in line with site rules and manufacturer guidance

• Park, secure, and shut down the machine safely at the end of operations

• Operate in a manner that minimises risk to themselves, other personnel, pedestrians, equipment, and property