Standard No.:	GB/T 43317-2023
English Name:	Rough-terrain trucks—Operator training—Content and methods
Chinese Name:	越野叉车 操作者培训 内容和方法
Chinese Classification:	J83    Storage equipment and handling machinery
Professional Classification:	GB    National Standard
Source Content Issued by:	SAMR; SAC
Issued on:	2023-11-27
Implemented on:	2024-6-1
Status:	valid
Target Language:	English
File Format:	PDF
Word Count:	9000 words
Translation Price(USD):	240.0
Delivery:	via email in 1~3 business day

Rough-terrain trucks - Operator training - Content and methods 1 Scope This document provides information to prepare training materials and to administer training for operators of rough-terrain trucks (herein referred to as trucks). It is applicable to trucks, as defined in ISO 10896-1, ISO 10896-2 and ISO 20297-1. It is applicable to the handling of suspended loads covered in ISO 10896-4 and the use of non-integrated personnel work platforms covered in ISO 18479-1. This document does not cover authorization or training requirements related to a specific worksite (for example, site rules, emergency procedures, safety systems of work). 2 Normative references The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ISO 10896-1 Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 1: Variable-reach trucks Note: GB/T 35205.1-2017, Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 1: Variable-reach trucks (ISO 10896-1:2012, IDT) ISO 10896-2 Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 2: Slewing trucks Note: GB/T 35205.2-2023, Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 2: Slewing trucks (ISO 10896-2:2016, IDT) ISO 10896-4 Rough-terrain trucks - Safety requirements and verification - Part 4: Additional requirements for variable-reach trucks handling freely suspended loads ISO 11525-1 Rough-terrain trucks - Safe use requirements - Part 1: Variable-reach trucks Note: GB/T 38055.1-2019, Rough-terrain trucks - User requirements - Part 1: General requirements (ISO 11525-1:2012, IDT) ISO 11525-2 Rough-terrain trucks - Safe use requirements - Part 2: Slewing variable-reach trucks ISO 11525-4 Rough-terrain trucks - User requirements - Part 4: Additional requirements for variable-reach trucks handling freely suspended loads Note: GB/T 38055.4-2021, Rough-terrain trucks - User requirements - Part 4: Additional requirements for variable-reach trucks handling freely suspended loads (ISO 11525-4:2016, IDT) ISO 18479-1 Rough-terrain trucks - Non-integrated personnel work platforms - Part 1: Design, safety requirements and verification Note: GB/T 42157.1-2023, Rough-terrain trucks - Non-integrated personnel work platforms - Part 1: Design, safety requirements and verification (ISO 18479-1:2015, IDT) ISO 20297-1 Industrial trucks - Lorry-mounted trucks - Part 1: Safety requirements and verification 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 10896-1, ISO 10896-2 ISO 10896-4, ISO 18479-1 and ISO 20297-1 and the following apply. 3.1 trainer competent person (3.8) who conducts the training of the operator (3.4) 3.2 trainee person who is being trained to become an operator (3.4) 3.3 user person or entity responsible for assigning an operator (3.4) to operate a truck and specifying the tasks to be performed [SOURCE: ISO 11525-1:2020, 3.2] 3.4 operator person who controls the operation of the truck [SOURCE: ISO 11525-1:2020, 3.3] 3.5 examiner competent person (3.8) who tests the competency of the trainee (3.2) Note: The trainer (3.1) and the examiner (3.5) can be the same person. 3.6 familiarization necessary information provided to the operator (3.4) for the specific truck to be used, as equipped, regarding the features, functions, devices, limitations, and operating characteristics as defined by the manufacturer in the operator's manual including the location of the manufacturer’s operator’s manual 3.7 examination re-examination testing of the operator’s (3.4) proficiency in, and retention of, the subject matter covered in both the theory and operational portions of the training or retraining of the operator (3.4) 3.8 competent person person who has acquired, through training, qualification, experience or a combination of these, the knowledge and skill enabling that person to correctly perform the required tasks [SOURCE: ISO 11525-1:2020, 3.4] 4 Safe use of the truck The requirements on safe use of trucks in ISO 11525-1, ISO 11525-2, ISO 11525-4, as applicable, shall apply. 5 Requirements for training and familiarization of operators 5.1 General 5.1.1 A trainee shall operate the truck only as part of the operator training programme. This training shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a trainer who meets the requirements of 5.2. 5.1.2 Training shall be given on all types of trucks and attachments that the operator is required to operate. Note: Operators with some experience in operating trucks or relevant experience in operating similar equipment can need less extensive training than operators with no experience. 5.1.3 The operator training programme shall include the contents of training (see Clause 6) and shall be based on user policies, industry standards policies, operating conditions and the manufacturer’s instructions. Note: Information on operator training is available from sources including users, truck manufacturers, government agencies dealing with employee safety, trade organizations of truck users, public and private organizations and safety consultants. 5.2 Selection of trainer 5.2.1 The competency of the trainer shall include instructional techniques and skills’ assessment relevant to trucks. 5.2.2 The trainer shall only give instruction on types of trucks and attachments for which they are competent. The trainer shall have experience to enable them to put their instruction in context and knowledge of the working environment in which the trainee is expected to operate. 5.3 Practical (hands-on) training environment 5.3.1 Training shall be given at a venue with an appropriate surface and obstacles representative of the anticipated conditions in which the truck will be used. 5.3.2 Training shall be given with loads (for example, loaded and unloaded pallets, bags, sacks, bales, drums, bulk materials) representative of anticipated loads the operator will be handling. 5.3.3 There shall be appropriate facilities for simulating loading and unloading at various heights. 5.3.4 The practical (hands-on) training environment shall be free from other moving equipment and personnel traffic. Warnings such as flags, roped off areas, barricades, or flashing lights shall be used when appropriate. 5.3.5 The trainer shall verify that a risk assessment has been made for each location where a practical test is to be given. 5.3.6 While training is in progress, access to this area shall be restricted to the trainer and trainees. Trainers and trainees, together with the truck and loads, shall be segregated from normal commercial operations while training is in progress. 5.3.7 Trucks used for training shall be properly maintained per the manufacturer’s specifications and suitable for the particular application/environment in which they will be used. 6 Contents of training 6.1 General training requirements 6.1.1 The training shall emphasize safe and proper operation that avoids injury to the operator and others and prevents property damage. 6.1.2 The operator shall be trained in the following: a) information about the truck(s): 1) characteristics of this type of truck, including possible variations between these trucks and other equipment (for example mobile elevating work platforms, cranes) in the workplace; 2) selection of an appropriate truck; 3) significance of information plates, load charts, warnings and instructions affixed to the truck; 4) location of the truck’s operator’s manual(s), and operating and safety instructions in the truck’s operator’s manual; 5) instructions for inspection and maintenance to be performed by the operator; 6) identification of the basic construction and main components of the truck, including its principles of operation;