Lift Truck Supervisor Awareness N036

Course Overview

The NPORS Lift Truck Supervisor Awareness (NO36) course is designed for individuals responsible for overseeing forklift and lift truck operations on site. This includes supervisors, managers, and team leaders who do not necessarily operate lift trucks themselves but are tasked with ensuring their safe and compliant use.

The course provides essential knowledge of current legislation, safe working practices, supervision techniques, and hazard management to ensure lift truck operations are carried out efficiently and in line with health and safety regulations.

On successful completion, delegates will receive an NPORS Card and Certificate for Lift Truck Supervisor Awareness (NO36).

Course Objectives

At the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

Understand the legal responsibilities of supervising lift truck operations under HASAWA, PUWER, and LOLER.
Recognise different types of lift trucks and their specific uses and risks.
Identify common hazards and implement appropriate control measures.
Monitor and promote safe operating procedures.
Ensure appropriate training, certification, and authorisation of lift truck operators.
Plan and manage site traffic, storage layouts, and loading/unloading procedures safely.
Investigate and report accidents or near-misses effectively.
Maintain inspection records and promote a culture of safety compliance.