Excellence In Forklift Operators Course

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course participant should be able to:

• Carry out pre-use inspection of forklifts in compliance with manufacturers’ specifications and industry best practice.
• Demonstrate skills for proper fueling and battery charging techniques
• Identify types and characteristics of forklifts with different kinds of hazards associated with each one.
• Identify stability triangles for forklifts.
• Show confidence on knowledge gained applicable to Basic Driving Principles, Stability, and Load Handling.

CONTENT:

• Types of Forklifts
• Operator’s Responsibilities
• Parts of the forklift
• Hydraulic system
• Stability
• Operating Procedures
• Refueling and Recharging
• Parking
• Selection of Forklift Operators
• Basic principles
• Fork truck classifications
• Pre-use inspection
• Refueling of forklifts
• Safe operating practices
• Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Summary/written review
• Practical training/demonstration

FOR WHOM:

Forklift & Crane Operators, Mechanics & Engineers, Safety Officers and other who perform related functions.

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

The training methodology combines lectures, discussions, group exercises and illustrations. Participants will gain both theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result participant will go back to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned to their duties.