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Posted By Andy Collins
I had an enquiry from a site manager asking if he needed to train staff to move vehicles on site. The vehicles can range from Artics to LGV rigid vehicles ranging from 7 and a half tomnnes upwards. I replied yes, in my opinion any person moving a vehicle on our sites must receive training which must be fully documented with an audit trail. However, when he rang our transport department they only train 'shunters' that deal with artic units not rigid vehicles. There is no official training programme in place for moving non artic vehicles although they would require the person to have a driving licence. I don't agree with this stance as I can see the shortfalls should an incident occur! I would appreciate any views or experiences from any other members on this matter even if it's to test my sanity!
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Posted By James Midlake
Andy
I'd agree with you on this one - some training is needed.
It is not uncommon for this type of issue to be swept under the carpet until someone gets injured or they cause a lot of damage.
Might be an option to have one of your current LGV / HGV drivers trained as a trainer. He/she could then give some basic, but worthwhile training to the drivers who have to operate the vehicles occasionally on site?
Midlake
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Posted By lewes We operate four truck franchises and also a number of truck rental depots. Most of our fitters move vehicles but dont have an HGV. I have discussed this on here before and in the end we had them undertake shunter training. We used these guys, http://www.drivertransporttraining.co.uk/ I think they operate on a franchise basis but cover most areas. Very good response from the technicians and the management so would recommend.
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Posted By Madelyn Portley
Hi Andy
My company have Berlingos... all of us are getting trained in what is called "Decision Driving". Basically a 2 hr in house course on best practice. There is also the option in this course where the instructor does the instucting in the van / truck.It is an irish company. There was an article on driving courses in this months edition of SHP. Hope this is of some help
Madelyn
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Posted By Andrew Rushton
Off the public road these trucks fall under PUWER ad work equipment so yes get some training in place. At one company i worked for we had an LGV driver trained as a trainer by the RTITB for this purpose.
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