Pallet Stacker Truck

Operating pedestrian and rider-operated pallet and stacker trucks — the machines that move most of what goes through a warehouse. Two days covering manoeuvring, stacking and de-stacking, and loading vehicles.

Who it's for

Warehouse and stores staff, and anyone using a powered pallet or stacker truck.

What's covered

• Industry hazards and the operator's responsibilities
• Legislation - HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER and ACOP L117
• The manufacturer's handbook and the capacity plate
• The different types of pallet and stacker truck
• Machine components - mast, carriage, fork arms, hydraulics and safety systems
• Steering, driving and braking controls, including the tiller arm and dead-man button
• Pre-operational checks and defect reporting
• Mounting and dismounting, and correct operator position
• Manoeuvring laden and unladen in open and confined areas
• Lateral and longitudinal stability, and the causes of tip-over
• Load centres, net and gross weight, and capacity de-rating
• Safety checks at the work area, and the SEMA racking code
• Stacking and de-stacking at ground, eye and high level
• Loading and unloading vehicles, and checking the vehicle is safe first
• Battery care and charging
• Parking, shutdown and securing the truck

Assessment & certification

Theory and practical assessment on the final day. Successful candidates are registered with the awarding body and issued the relevant card or certificate.

Upcoming dates