Forklift Operations, Controlling, Lifting And Planning Techniques

OBJECTIVES:

• Planning lifting activities using cranes and/or lifting equipment in the workplace
• Planning activities and resources to meet work requirements in the workplace
• Evaluating and selecting work methods to meet project or operational requirements
• Planning the preparation of the site for the project or operation in the workplace
• Identifying, allocating and planning the development and use of plant, equipment or machinery in the workplace

CONTENT:

• What is a lifting operation?
• What is lifting equipment?
• Plan Lifting Activities
• Plan and Establish Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Systems for Lifting Operations
• Plan Work Activities and Resources to Meet Work Requirements
• Evaluate and Select Work Methods
• Plan the Preparation of the Site for the Project
• Identify, Allocate and Plan the Deployment and Use of Plant, Equipment or Machinery
• Selecting lifting equipment and accessories
• Examples of safe lifting equipment selection
• Marking of lifting equipment
• Environmental effects
• Lifting equipment for lifting people

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.