General Health & Safety : Materials Handling

This course is designed under the HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to train the basic skill requirements, correctional instruction and associated job safety knowledge of basic Loading Shovel operation to novice operators (with no working experience) or experienced operators. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 and section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

These courses are designed to enable the safe use of forklift attachments, the enhanced versatility of forklift trucks fitted with the many attachments now available allows a standard truck to be used as a totally different machine.

Apart from the legal requirements for operator training, a correctly trained operator will ensure the best use and care of these attachments. This will include the correct fitting and removal, the effects of the attachment on stability as well as safe use

This course is designed under the HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to train the basic skill requirements, correctional instruction and associated job safety knowledge of forward tipping dumper operation to novice operators (with no working experience) or experienced operators. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 and section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

This course is designed to instruct candidates in the correct and safe methods of reversing vehicles and shunting type manoeuvres / operations as an appointed person in charge of vehicle movements within a companies operating environment.

HSCS can deliver Lorry Loader instructor approved / recognised training courses (unlike forklift trucks, there are no HSE directly accredited courses)

7 Day Fully inclusive course. Designed for candidates with 6 months plus, operator experience. This course includes operator re certification to instructor level, Instructional methods and techniques & incorporates slinging certification.

3 Day re registration course held within 5 years of last certification. The course will re affirm the trainers standards relative to operating standards and Instructional methods and techniques.

The Mini Excavator a versatile range of the excavators used on construction, landscaping and even and waste / recycling sites, this course is designed to train skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge of basic operators (with no working experience), experienced operators and refresher. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by PUWER & HASAWA etc

This course is designed under the HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to train the basic skill requirements, correctional instruction and associated job safety knowledge of basic Crane operation to novice operators (with no working experience) or experienced operators. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 and section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Many fatal accidents have occurred within the transport and construction Industry related to the transporting of mobile plant. This course is designed to teach delegates the correct procedure for the safe loading securing and unloading of small mobile plant. Loading and unloading refers to placing the plant on to a trailer or transporter vehicle, transporting the plant and removing it from the trailer / transporter safely. This course includes basic operator handling skills, inspection, documentation and recording procedures for the plant in question.

This course is designed predominantly for delivery on site. The risk assessment of materials handling environments covers a wide and varied number of topics which need to be applied at varying levels throughout the organisation. This risk assessment course will cover all relevant areas for risk assessing and will also include undertaking an actual risk assessment exercise.

As with all our crane courses the differing types of OHG are designed under the HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to instruct operators in the recognised, correct and safe practical applications of the Overhead Gantry Crane within standard operating environments. Including safety knowledge of its capabilities and limitations. This course also includes basic slinging techniques specific to the operating environment.

Courses for Pillar Cranes are designed under the HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to instruct operators in the recognised, correct and safe practical applications of the Pillar Crane within standard operating environments. Including safety knowledge of its capabilities and limitations. This course also includes basic slinging techniques specific to the operating environment.

This course is designed for the versatile site based wheeled mobile crane, under the HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to train the basic skill requirements, correctional instruction and associated job safety knowledge of basic Crane operation to novice operators (with no working experience) or experienced operators. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 and section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Designed for site based tracked cranes these courses fall under the HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to train the basic skill requirements, correctional instruction and associated job safety knowledge of basic Crane operation to novice operators (with no working experience) or experienced operators. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 and section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

This course is designed under the HSAWA, PUWER, LOLER and MHASAWA to train the basic skill requirements, correctional instruction and associated job safety knowledge of basic Loading Shovel operation to novice operators (with no working experience) or experienced operators. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998 and section 2 of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

Durations of training will differ dependant upon many factors, operating environment, materials to be handled, delegate learning ability etc etc. The durations shown hear are a generic application based on the average timings. These are based on Accreditation requirements, legislative requirements, historical records, average learning periods etc and are offered as a guide only.

As in all walks of life, a lift truck type will often be known by a number of differing names, for example the Counterbalance Lift Truck is often described as a Lift Truck, Stacker, Front End Truck etc.

Eldon Training Services offer a complete range of operator and instructor training & certification courses for all lift truck trucks. The type and grouping (B1, P1 Etc)of the lift trucks is that of the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) as recognised by accrediting bodies and the HSE.

Throughout the website we have tried to identify materials handling equipment by their BITA recognition and local names.

If you are unsure as to a lift truck truck’s grouping, please call our Head Office and we will endeavour to place your truck in the appropriate group.

We ensure that all training is administered to the most cost effective outcome, if you have mixed requirements as regards experience levels etc we optimise the training time to accommodate the best possible outcome.

Given the complex nature of this subject, the variation of machines, the different levels of training available and different operating environments etc, a dedicated brochure is available, please call 01536 517889 to request this or discuss your requirements.

The 360 Excavator is one of the most common and versatile of the excavators used on construction and waste / recycling sites, whether tracked or wheeled operation to novice, this course is designed to train skill requirements and associated job safety knowledge of basic operators (with no working experience), experienced operators and refresher. This is to the nationally recognised levels of skill, ability & safety as required by PUWER & HASAWA etc

The industrial tow tractor is often found in Airports, larger warehouse type environments and where companies service many locations on the same site where materials are transported over longer distances. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion.

The VNA (Very Narrow Aisle), Man Down, lift truck is popular with warehousing environments where maximisation of space is essential. These lift trucks have very different operating requirements, with optional trilateral carriages and specialist order picking attachments. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion. Attachment training is also available, see separate attachment courses.

The VNA (Very Narrow Aisle), Man up, lift truck has become very popular with warehousing environments where maximisation of space is essential. These lift trucks have very different operating requirements, with optional trilateral carriages, specialist order picking attachments and of course, operators being elevated to potential operational heights of 15 metres plus. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion. Attachment training is also available, see separate attachment courses.

The High Level Order Picker Truck, also known as HLOP, used within warehousing operations, allowing operators to lift a pallet to heights of over 3 metres, where they can 'Pick' single or small numbers of items rather than complete pallHSCS from racked pallHSCS. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion.

In the UK 1000’s are seriously injured every year as a result of falling from a vehicle. Many of these injuries are broken arms or legs. Some are more serious injury’s and some result in Death! Within Hire, and the diversity if the operations, the most common area of the vehicle for people to fall from is the load area, followed by entering / exiting the cab. You don’t have to fall far to land hard! Working At Height applies equally to working on a vehicles / trailers etc. In law, work at height means ‘work in any place where a person could fall a distance likely to cause personal injury if no precautions are taken’.

The Medium Level Order Picker Truck, also known as MLOP, used within warehousing operations, allowing operators to lift a pallet to heights of up to 3 metres, where they can 'Pick' single or small numbers of items rather than complete pallHSCS from racked pallHSCS. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion.

The Low Level Order Picker Truck, also known as LLOP, used within warehousing operations, allowing operators to lift a pallet to levels 1 and 2, where they can 'Pick' single or small numbers of items rather than complete pallHSCS from racked pallHSCS. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion.

The Pedestrian Powered stacker Truck, also known as PPTS, pallet stacker, or Pedestrian Straddle truck. This range of pedestrian powered truck in warehousing and materials handling is used for smaller stacking operations that cannot demand the outlay for a larger, counterbalance type truck. There are different derivatives of this truck, including standard stacker, straddle stacker and pedestrian reach stacker. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion.

The Pedestrian Powered Pallet Truck, also known as PPT, pallet mover, or simply electric pallet truck. By far the most common range of pedestrian powered truck in warehousing and materials handling. There are many different derivatives of this truck, including Stand On and Ride on, this type of truck drives into pallHSCS at ground level only, lifts them about 100mm clear of the floor and transports to new location. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion. A1 Pedestrian A2 Ride On

The Pivot Steer lift truck, also known as Bendi, Articulated, or narrow Aisle lift truck. Designed to operate with a narrower stacking aisle than conventional counterbalance lift trucks (But greater than VNA Trucks). The maneuvering is by the chassis pivoting rather than having a front or rear axle steering. Courses for this truck include Novice, Experienced Operator, Refresher and conversion. Attachment training is also available, see separate attachment courses.

The Sideloader lift truck, also known as Timber Truck, C1, C2 or simply forklift. By far the most used truck in timber handling and environments that require long lengths of materials moving or stacking. There are 3 different categories of this truck. C1 up to 5000kg capacity, C2 up to 15000kg and C3 for over 15,000kg.