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HSE Have produced three updated guidance documents relating to the use of Fork Lift Trucks.

Rider-operated lift trucks -  Approved Code of Practice and guidance

The revised edition of L117 is aimed at employers and those responsible for the safe operation of lift trucks, as well as those in control of worksites, the self-employed, managers and supervisors. It includes an outline of the main legal requirements relating to lift trucks; the Approved Code of Practice text (unchanged from the previous edition) and guidance on operator training for stacking rider-operated lift trucks.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/priced/l117.pdf

Lift-truck training - Advice for employers

This leaflet about lift-truck training is aimed at employers of lift-truck operators. It includes information about the law in relation to lift-truck operator training and on the Approved Code of Practice on lift-truck training. It also explains who should be trained, who to consult, what training should include, authorisation, monitoring and assessment, refresher training, conversion training, keeping records, supervisor training and how to choose an instructor. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg462.pdf

Use lift trucks safely - A brief guide for operators

This pocket card is aimed at lift truck operators. It aims to help operators and those they work with to stay safe while working with lift trucks. It covers operating, people, loads and slopes. http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg457.pdf