COURSE OUTLINE –

  1. Legislation
  2. Forklift Truck Stability
  3. Driving & Manoeuvring
  4. Shutdown and Parking Procedures
  5. Operators Safety
  6. The responsibilities of fork lift drivers
  7. The effect of load size, weight, gradients and ground conditions upon machine stability
  8. Loading handling – routine maintenance and servicing procedures
  9. Short objective testing session

 

COURSE OBJECTIVE

A forklift is a powerful tool that allows the movement and storage of product and materials efficiently and safely, provided that the employer provides the correct equipment and properly trains its operators.

At the end of the training course delegates should be able to:

 

  • Explain the different types of forklifts and their performance
  • Know how to balance a swinging load on a forklift
  • Know the different part of a forklift
  • Understand slinging methods and sling capacity.
  • Know how to pack and unpack loads using a forklift
  • Rationally evaluate loads to be lifted.
  • Perfectly know the functioning of forklift machine