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Q: Can you confirm if it is acceptable for a brand new operator (ie-no prior experience with forklifts), to gain knowledge and practice with the PIT while under the direction of a "qualified" person, from the employer, prior to being certified under this program?
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If you refer to the CALOSHA regulations in your trainers manual and go to section 3668 of that document, the regulations state twice under that section that the person must be under the direct supervision of someone who has the ‘knowledge, training and experience to train and evaluate operators’.
(b) Training program implementation. Trainees may operate a powered industrial truck only:
(1) Under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence; and
(4) All operator training and evaluation shall be conducted by persons who have the knowledge, training and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their competence.
So, if the “qualified person” you mentioned has those particular qualifications, then it’s OK.
The regulations also go on to say that operators are to receive “initial” training in a number of truck and workplace-related topics. This means that classroom theory training must be successfully completed before they get into the seat to practice driving
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A company in the West Midlands that reclaims and processes textiles
has been fined £300,000 after one of its workers was hit by a
telehandler.
The man, now 42, suffered serious injuries to his legs in the incident that happened on 23 March 2023 at a factory belonging to JMP Wilcox & Company Limited at Beldtray Works in Bilston.
Stills from CCTV footage captured the scene moments before the 39-year-old man was struck. He had been using a ride-on electric pallet truck inside the factory building. The pallet trucks are used for transporting goods of clothing to sorting lines and other areas around the factory.
The man and his supervisor had been finding stock in the ‘goods-in’ area. He was using his pallet truck to return an empty cage when he was hit by a telescopic handler that was being driven by another employee.
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) found that the company failed to properly manage vehicle movements on site. This included organising the workplace in such a way as to ensure the safety of its employees, both pedestrians and those using vehicles.
HSE provides guidance – Workplace transport – HSE – about what workplace transport arrangements can be put in place to prevent incidents. These include:
JMP Wilcox & Co Limited of Beldray Road, Bilston pleaded guilty to breaching Section 2 (1) of the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and have been fined £300,000 and ordered to pay costs of £7,732 at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on 20 June 2025.
HSE inspector Gail Bell said: “This incident highlights the dangers to safety from inadequate management of workplace transport.
“A man suffered very serious injuries due to the failure to put suitable control measures in place.
“These measures ensure people are kept safe at work and specifically prevent them being struck by a moving vehicle.”
This HSE prosecution was brought by enforcement lawyer Andy Siddall and paralegal officer Melissa Wardle.
Introducing Our Newest Training Tools!
We’re thrilled to announce the newest members of the IVES product line: the Powered Pallet Truck Walkie and Rider Models!
Built at 1:13 scale using advanced 3D printing, these models bring realistic detail and full interactivity to your training sessions. Both feature movable control handles and working wheels, helping trainers bring equipment safety and operation to life in the classroom.
Delivered in sleek IVES-branded packaging, they’re ready to impress from the moment you open the box.
Approximate Dimensions:
Walkie Model:
Rider Model:
These new models are designed to elevate training sessions, making complex concepts easier to understand and boost engagement to help make your operator classes more effective and memorable.
Don’t miss out—order your Powered Pallet Truck models today and take your training to the next level!
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An incorrectly highlighted item on of the frame 3.21 of the English and Spanish versions of the Backhoe Loader DTA was noted and corrected recently. 