Can big companies and organisations’ in-house fork truck training departments be accredited by RTITB?
Any organisation can be accredited regardless of size, provided they meet the criteria. We accredit SME’s and blue chip companies like British Airways, TNT and Boots. WLN – What are the legal requirements for qualifications for fork lift drivers? To comply with their duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations 1998 and general duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers must ensure all operators they employ are adequately trained and, when necessary, provide additional or refresher training. WLN – What is the operator’s route to qualification? Operator training divides into three stages – basic training, specific job training and familiarisation training. These stages can be taken separately or combined, particularly where training is on an employer’s premises. It is essential each stage is fully covered, with due regard to the trainee’s experience and the type of truck they will be expected to operate. The first two stages must be carried out ‘o
