Primelift Safety Resources Ltd

Course Description– This forklift operator training course is aimed at providing delegates with the necessary knowledge and skills to carryout forklift operation in a safe manner.

Course Duration– 2 days

Course Objectives– Upon completion of this training, delegates should have a good understanding of:

• Regulations and standards applicable to forklift operations.
• Different types/classes of forklifts.
• Stability triangle in forklift operation.
• Controls and forklifts attachments.
• Carrying out pre-operational checks.
• Safe working procedures in forklift operations.

Course Content

• Introduction
• Regulations & standards
• Classes/types of forklifts
• Forklift stability triangle
• How forklift operates
• Hazards in forklift operation
• Pre-use inspections of forklift
• Safe operations of forklifts
• Planning in forklift operation
• Forklift load capacity
• Handling of loads in forklift operations
• Safe parking procedures
• Forklift capacity interpretations
• Causes of forklift accidents
• Forklift inspection checklist