Discussion:
Attachments

Question:

Can someone with a training qualification (not with FLT`S) train a FLT driver how to use an attachment e.g., Slip sheet or clamp.
This person is also a qualified Fork Lift Driver.

The trainee is a qualified driver just being trained on the attachment to the truck.
  • Posted 1 Aug 2008 03:47
  • By ZZJASEZZ
  • joined 15 Mar'08 - 73 messages
  • BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, United Kingdom
RTITB F.L.T/MHE INSTRUCTOR/MANUAL HANDLING INSTRUCTOR.
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I may have mis-read his question. Only an experienced, competent person who is familiar with the equipment can train another. The laws here in Canada do not state that the individual must be competent to operate the attachment however it does state that the operator must be familiar with the steering, braking, controls parking and load handling. Although there is no 'certification' for attachments, I do train and watch the participants re the attachments.

A sideshifter training is all about maintaining the forks balanced left to right, A rotating carriage, fairly obvious. A paper roll clamp, a different story all together. And for my clients, I do determine their level of competency on both the forklift as well as the clamp attachment.

So, I may have incorrectly understood the original question, but according to the law, yes, a competent person who has the knowledge, training and experience can demonstrate the use of the attachment to a certified forklift operator. But in reality, who knows?

Just to add....I do not see many exotic attachments where I train.
  • Posted 21 Aug 2008 22:58
  • Modified 21 Aug 2008 23:05 by poster
  • By dan_m
  • joined 14 Oct'05 - 335 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
I forgot to add this to my last post.....

I am a certified trainer for Powered Industrial Trucks and also instruct on Rail Safety and Accident/Incident Investigation training. I have also conducted classes on Communication & Effective Listening. But, with all my training that I have conducted, and I am a certified instrcuctor/trainer, I could NOT come in a conduct a class on Sexual Harrassment, Workman's Comp, Insurance claims..etc....

So what I am trying to say is: Just because a person is certified to train in one area does not qualify them to train in another area that is not their expertice.
  • Posted 21 Aug 2008 22:44
  • By TC17
  • joined 17 Apr'08 - 53 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin, USA
"Be safe"
Every training situation has to be conducted by a training professional. Each attachment has to have a formal classroom environment provided and then a hands-on course provided.
We provide formal classroom training and hands-on training for every powered industrial truck and every attachment that we utilize and before an employee is allowed to operate a specific PIT or attachment he/she must have been certified and have a certification card stating that he is trained, certified and approved to operate the specific piece of equipment that he/she will be operating.
  • Posted 21 Aug 2008 22:34
  • By TC17
  • joined 17 Apr'08 - 53 messages
  • Wisconsin, United States
Wisconsin, USA
"Be safe"
Based upon my experience, the 'certification' is based upon the forklift itself, and not the attachment. Specific training may be done in-house unless the client wishes for a 'trainer' to train the staff on that particular piece of equipment.
  • Posted 20 Aug 2008 06:11
  • By dan_m
  • joined 14 Oct'05 - 335 messages
  • Ontario, Canada
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