Hi all. We are having some guys from Netherlands coming on site within the next few weeks to fit new equipment into our food manufacturing site. During this time they will be using FLTs to move some equipment around the site. My question is this, is a counterbalance FLT certificate awarded in Holland valid for use in the UK, or would our own staff be required to move the equipment?

Having been involved in a number of projects at various employments that included external personnel have always followed the principal that if it is our FLT / then it is our Driver: - so that we know and can demonstrate the level of driver competency in the event of incident - so that our equipment is correctly maintained and operated in accordance with company policy - as invariably contractor time is priced for conducting the task and has limited allocation for site orientation / adjustment training over and above a site safety induction (when I had the benefit of an RTITB certified instructor it would take a full day to evaluate new employees presenting an FLT certificate)

Hi I am not sure if there is a standard across the EU for levels of FLT training that is agreed by the accrediting body. Also, you will need to think about the requirements of L117 ACOP and guidance for specific job training, familiarization training and authority to drive. Ian

Gary Remember that if there is an accident, the HSE/EHO will have expected you to have followed L117, the latest version of which was released by the HSE this year. So if you decide to follow the advice of others posting here, make sure what they are advising does meet L117. Here is a link to a FLTA information leaflet that should help you - http://fork-truck.org.uk...ds/fact_sheets/FS_16.pdf And here is where you can get a free copy of L117 - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l117.pdf Ian