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Reach stacker training

Reach stacker training: learn to drive, stack and handle containers safely with a reach stacker. Official certificate valid for 5 years, with hands-on tips.

Reach stacker training

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WHAT DOES THIS REACH STACKER TRAINING COVER?

With this reach stacker training, get the most out of yourself, your employees and your machines.

Experienced or not? Every reach stacker operator is welcome in this training! Those who pass then receive their official certificate!

For experienced drivers, there is our 1-hour reach stacker competence test.

After this training, you work more safely and faster at height!

  • Safety and responsibilities of the reach stacker driver
  • Types of reach stackers and applications
  • Checklist and basic maintenance
  • Stability and balance improvement
  • Driving and manoeuvring techniques
  • Transhipping, stacking and unstacking
  • Placing containers on a trailer
  • Improve your technique and precision

ACTIONS, NOT WORDS!

  • Theoretical introduction (30%) with plenty of practical exercises (70%)
  • Continuous assessment and competence test
  • Every participant who passes receives the official REACH STACKER certificate

WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY?

Self-propelled mobile work equipment may only be operated by workers who have received adequate training in the safe operation of this equipment (Code, book IV, title 3)
Any workstation where work equipment is used, where motor vehicles, cranes, overhead cranes or lifting devices of any kind are operated, is regarded as a safety function (Code, book I, title 4)

Frequently asked questions

What is a reach stacker used for?

A reach stacker is a heavy machine for stacking, unstacking, transhipping and loading containers onto trailers — mainly in ports and terminals.

Do I need experience?

No, every reach stacker operator is welcome. Experienced drivers can also opt for the 1-hour competence test.

Is training legally required?

Yes. Self-propelled mobile work equipment may only be operated by those who have received adequate training (Code, book IV, title 3).

Open sessions or a tailored programme?

OPEN SESSIONS

Register someone for a scheduled session via the training calendar.

Training calendar

TAILORED

Let us design a programme built entirely around your own workplace.

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