Understanding the three stages of materials handling equipment operator training

摘要

Laura Nelson, managing director of RTITB, the workplace transport training regulatory body, explains why understanding the different stages of operator training is so crucial for employers to ensuring safety in materials handling operations Materials handling operations in warehousing and logistics are often fast-paced operations where a wide range of equipment is used, from for klifts, to pallet trucks, stackers and reach trucks. If machine operators are at the controls of vehicles they do not fully understand, this operating environment can present significant risks and, in some cases, can prove catastrophic.