Counterbalance Forklift Training

A counterbalance forklift truck is the most common type of truck around and represents the image most people instinctively think of when imagining a forklift. The forks stick out from the front of the vehicle and there are no protruding arms or legs; meaning the truck can be maneuvered right up close to the racking or location of the load. Therefore, no reach facility is necessary and the truck operates in a relatively straightforward fashion.

This type of forklift truck can be powered with gas, electric or diesel. Many models also feature a mast tilt facility, side shifts and driver’s cab. The name of this truck derives from its design as a large counterweight is placed at the back of the truck to off-set the load being lifted towards the front. Electric powered counterbalance trucks are able to operate with a smaller counterweight as the battery is quite weighty too.

Counterbalance Training Criteria

• Responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974, PUWER 98 & LOLER 98
• Operators safety code
• Charging or re-fuelling procedures
• Pre-use checks + test
• Factors affecting stability
• Motive and hydraulic controls of counterbalance
• Manoeuvring the counterbalance in open and confined areas
• Use of truck for unloading and loading lorries
• ABA Accredited Theory Test
• ABA Accredited Practical Exam
• Individual performance report of candidates for employers.

All lift truck training is carried out to ITSSAR approved International standards, as recommended by H.S.E. ACOP Approved code of Practice. (L117).

Prices Do not include  mandatory accreditation fees or travelling fees that may apply depending on you location