Health & Safety About 45 minutes

Pedestrian Truck Awareness Training

Learn how to operate pedestrian pallet trucks safely and stay protected when working near moving lift trucks in a warehouse.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Pedestrian-operated pallet trucks and wider lift truck movements are a leading cause of warehouse injuries, from crush incidents to struck-by collisions. This programme covers both sides of the risk, teaching correct pallet truck operation alongside how pedestrians can stay safe near moving vehicles.

Learners cover daily pre-use inspections and safe operating technique, including steering, braking and load handling. The course supports employer duties under PUWER 1998 and suits standalone awareness training or a complement to practical operator instruction.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Identify hazards linked to pallet trucks and lift trucks
  • Describe pre-use inspection and fault reporting
  • Demonstrate safe steering, braking and load handling
  • Apply correct procedures for stacking and setting down loads
  • Explain pedestrian and vehicle segregation requirements
  • Stay safe and visible near moving trucks and forklifts
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Warehouse and distribution staff
  • Pedestrian pallet truck operators
  • Supervisors managing warehouse traffic
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to workplace transport and pallet trucks
  2. 02 Hazards and the legal framework under PUWER 1998
  3. 03 Pre-use inspections and fault reporting
  4. 04 Safe operating technique and load handling
  5. 05 Pedestrian and vehicle segregation
  6. 06 Working safely around moving trucks and forklifts
Assessment

How competence is checked

A final assessment confirms learners understand safe operation before the CPD certificate is issued.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate to download instantly on completing the course.

Aligned with
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
  • Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Pedestrian Truck Awareness Training to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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