Working with an electric pallet truck

Summary

This training provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to operate an electric pallet truck safely and efficiently. Participants learn to perform pre-use inspections, handle loads correctly, apply safe driving techniques and operate the equipment in accordance with safety regulations. The course combines theory and practical exercises to prepare operators for everyday warehouse operations.

Target Audience

• Employees who operate an electric pallet truck
• Warehouse and logistics personnel
• Inexperienced operators with little or no prior experience

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Perform a pre-use inspection of an electric pallet truck
• Apply safe operating and driving techniques
• Handle and transport loads safely and efficiently
• Identify and report defects or unsafe situations
• Apply the correct procedures for battery charging and parking
• Operate the equipment in accordance with applicable safety regulations

Course content

Theory

• Legislation and safety requirements
• Electric pallet truck components and controls
• Safety signs, warnings and PPE
• Load handling and stability
• Daily inspections and battery charging

Practice

• Pre-use inspection
• Safe driving and manoeuvring
• Load handling and transport
• Working with different types of loads
• Driving in confined or hazardous areas
• Safe parking and battery charging

The course concludes with a theoretical examination and a practical evaluation.

Additional information

Important: bring with you the necessary PPE for the practical part of the training.