Pallet Truck Training
Get trained on safe manual and powered pallet truck use, including manoeuvring, loading, and avoiding workplace injuries.
Why This Course Matters
Manual pallet truck mishandling is a major cause of avoidable workplace injuries
Each year, thousands of workplace injuries are caused by incorrect handling of mechanical lifting aids—particularly pallet trucks. While forklift and powered pallet trucks require formal certification, this course focuses specifically on manual pallet trucks, helping learners apply safe handling techniques to reduce injury risk and improve workplace efficiency.
Designed for onboarding or refresher training, this practical guidance module complements company-specific hands-on instruction and helps create a strong foundation for safer operations.
About the Course
Delivered in clear, step-by-step video format, this short online course provides accessible training that works across all devices. Learners can complete it at their own pace and will receive an instant PDF certificate to demonstrate basic competency and commitment to safe working practices.
Build Safer, More Efficient Manual Handling Practices
Train your team quickly and effectively — this short course is ideal for onboarding, compliance, and injury prevention initiatives.
What You’ll Learn
To make your learning experience as effective as possible, we’ve carefully structured each course into bite-sized modules. You’ll see a clear overview of every module, including its duration and the key topics it addresses, so you can easily navigate your safety training journey.
Module 1: Introduction
⏱ Duration: 7 minutes 14 seconds- Overview of pallet truck types
- Importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
Module 2: Inspection, Method and Use
⏱ Duration: 6 minutes 32 seconds- Step-by-step guide on how to inspect and use a pallet truck correctly
- Common hazards and best practices for safe operation
Assessment and Certification
Multi-choice questionnareAfter completing each module in a course, learners will be prompted to take a short quiz to verify understanding. Upon successful completion of all modules, participants will receive a PDF certificate, ideal for training records and workplace audits.
Who Should Attend?
Designed for Every Industry, Every Role
Warehouse Operatives
Use pallet trucks daily to move goods and must operate safely.
Delivery and Stock Staff
Often handle palletised loads and require safe handling skills.
Supervisors and Line Managers
Oversee teams using pallet trucks and ensure compliance.
Retail and Manufacturing Workers
Frequently work around palletised stock in dynamic environments.
Testimonials
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The email reminders that help people remain compliant save valuable time for everyone. The support we have received has been second to none – truly impressive.
As a company we have really benefitted from the compliance element of our user portal. The ability to quickly check if someone attending site is inducted and certified to complete the work is invaluable.
We’d like to sincerely thank PowerPlus for their support throughout the creation of our Contractor Approval Process on our portal – it has been truly invaluable.
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