Forklift Training at Gillibrands Industrial Estate
GH Training provides AITT-accredited forklift and material handling equipment training at business premises on Gillibrands Industrial Estate and across Skelmersdale.
Training is delivered using the employer’s equipment, allowing practical instruction to reflect the workplace in which operators will work.
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Forklifts and Pedestrians in the Same Workplace
Warehouses and industrial premises may have employees, visitors, delivery drivers and forklift operators moving through shared areas.
Operator training should reinforce the need to:
- Follow designated traffic routes
- Observe workplace speed limits
- Check blind corners and restricted views
- Maintain suitable clearance
- Use warning devices appropriately
- Approach doorways and intersections carefully
- Keep loads from obstructing visibility
- Stop when pedestrian movement creates a risk
- Follow local loading and parking procedures
Training supports safe operation, but employers must also provide suitable workplace controls and supervision.
Courses for Warehouse Operators
Reach Truck Training
Reach truck courses cover pre-use checks, warehouse travel, pallet handling, racking clearance, stacking and retrieval.
Pivot Steer Training
Articulated Flexi and Bendi-type forklifts require appropriate training because their steering and handling differ from conventional warehouse trucks.
Pedestrian Pallet Truck Training
Powered pallet trucks may appear straightforward to use, but operators still require suitable instruction in controls, load handling, pedestrian safety and parking.
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Counterbalance Forklift Courses
Counterbalance training is available for operators working in warehouses, production areas, loading bays and external yards.
Courses are available for beginners, experienced but formally untrained operators, trained operators converting category and employees requiring refresher training.
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Employer Responsibilities
Before allowing an employee to operate workplace equipment, the employer should ensure that:
- The operator has received suitable training
- Training covers the relevant equipment category
- Job-specific instruction has been provided
- The operator is familiar with the workplace
- Appropriate authorisation has been issued
- Performance is monitored
- Additional training is arranged when required
Managers and supervisors should understand the operating risks and recognise unsafe practices.
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Preparing for On-Site Training
Your business will normally need to supply:
- Safe and serviceable equipment
- A suitable practical training area
- Manufacturer operating instructions
- Representative loads
- Relevant attachments
- Appropriate personal protective equipment
We will review these requirements before confirming the booking.
Is Refresher Training Required?
Refresher training may be appropriate following unsafe practice, an accident or near miss, an extended absence or a significant change in equipment or working conditions.
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Gillibrands and Skelmersdale Coverage
GH Training supports businesses throughout Gillibrands Industrial Estate and other Skelmersdale industrial areas, including Gladden Place, Gorsey Place and Stanley Industrial Estate.
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Request a Gillibrands Training Quote
Tell us which equipment your employees use, how many operators require training and what facilities are available at your premises.
We will recommend the appropriate course and provide a tailored quotation.
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