Competent person
for the UVV inspection of industrial trucks
according to DGUV Regulation 68 and
FEM 4.004
We'll get you ready for the
UVV inspection of forklifts and other industrial trucks
Forklifts and similar industrial trucks are indispensable in any warehouse or production area. Therefore, it goes without saying that they are considered work equipment under the German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV). Accordingly, Section 3 of the BetrSichV requires employers to conduct (or have conducted) a risk assessment for industrial trucks and, according to Section 10, to have this assessment reviewed by a qualified person (accident prevention inspector) at the determined intervals. Section 11 requires that this inspection be documented.
If you prefer not to outsource the UVV inspection for your industrial trucks, you can have it carried out by your own employees, who are thoroughly prepared thanks to training from the LTS Academy. This will certainly save you time and money!
According to DGUV V 68, which work equipment is subject to the UVV inspection of industrial trucks?
Industrial trucks as defined in regulation 68 of the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) are conveying devices with and without lifting equipment, which are characterized by their design in that they:
1. Can walk on the floor with wheels and are freely steerable
2. designed for transporting, pulling or pushing loads and
3. are intended for internal use.
This also includes pedestrian-operated industrial trucks, hand pallet trucks and tractors.
We reliably train you or your employees as qualified persons or UVV inspectors for industrial trucks in accordance with the requirements of the employers' liability insurance associations, so that you can start with the UVV inspections directly after the course.
You will learn how to implement the underlying regulations in a legally compliant manner and how to carry out the UVV inspection for industrial trucks independently and professionally, as well as document it in a legally compliant manner.
These are the contents of our training course for the UVV inspection of industrial trucks:
Legal basis (Basic Law, Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Tasks, rights and duties of competent persons
(BetrSichV §2; ArbschG §7; TRBS 1203, BetrSichV Annex 2, 3.2)
Liability issues in the event of damage
Learn to understand regulations and rules
Determining inspection intervals based on the risk assessment
CE regulations under the "old machinery" regulation
Types, structure and materials of work equipment
Basic physical concepts
Defect detection / Discard criteria
Storage of work equipment
Conducting UVV inspections using practical examples
Contents of the visual, functional and impact test
Documentation of examinations
Tips for adapting and creating individual test reports for industrial trucks
Final exam in theory
Our services:
Approved training by the employers' liability insurance association
You will receive a certificate confirming your successful completion of the course.
Our preliminary e-learning module allows for up to 3 examiner qualifications per course day.
Newsletter service for changes to laws or regulations
Easy-to-understand teaching materials
Examiner starter kit:
Test stamp with test number
Certificate of competence including own examiner number (optionally with passport photo & company logo)
USB medium "Lanyard with ID card holder for wearing around the neck" containing all documents, checklists and regulations for your auditing activities
Folder containing all regulations
20 plaque base carriers
40 inspection stamps (with blank space for entering the inspector's number)
Up to 3 modules (examiner qualifications) can be completed per course day thanks to e-learning.
Do you want to acquire up to two additional qualifications "in one go," in addition to your qualification as a competent person for inspecting industrial trucks? With the LTS Academy, that's no problem! For example, if you're also aiming for qualification to perform UVV (accident prevention regulations) inspections of containers loaded or unloaded by forklifts, we'll provide you with an e-learning module for each of the equipment you've booked, covering the fundamentals of expertise and familiarizing you with all current regulations. This ensures you're optimally prepared for the training day and can use your time effectively for an in-depth exploration of up to three different types of equipment. Download our offer, which you can also use directly for registration, right here:
Requirements:
To work as a UVV inspector for forklifts, you need a completed technical vocational training or other technical qualification that enables you to inspect and assess the equipment, as well as demonstrable practical experience with the equipment (TRBS 1203). Experience operating the forklifts to be inspected is therefore required (trained operator according to TRBS 1116 and DGUV G 308-001).
Dates and course locations:
Our UVV (accident prevention regulations) inspector training courses are offered both in person and as live online courses. Information on upcoming dates and the registration form can be found here .
The LTS Academy is your expert partner for all matters relating to occupational health and safety, and is available nationwide. In our in-house training courses, we train you or your employees to become qualified experts in a wide range of areas, e.g., as a competent person for vehicles , instructors for load securing , or for telescopic handlers .
If you have any questions about our training programs or would like a personal consultation, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach us by phone at +49 2378 8694410 or via our online contact form . Our competent staff will be happy to assist you.
Instructor and qualified person for industrial trucks – some of the many courses offered by the LTS Academy
Have you already attended one of our UVV inspector training courses?
Here you will find the dates for our advanced training courses: