- Description
Course Summary
The objective of these two days course is to prevent injury and minimize property damage through accidents involving the operations of forklift trucks. This program shall prepare a forklift truck operator for an advance stage of handling, daily inspection, proper maintenance and safety in the operation of the truck.
Reckless operation and handling due to lack of know-how in the operation, bad habits and indifferent attitudes have caused and can cause loss of lives, permanent injury and extensive damage to
properties that could even shut down operations and put fellow employees out of a job. This program will help reduce the tragedy and personal suffering from accidents, lower the cost of waste and improve the overall efficiency and productivity. The good record and skill of a trained forklift truck operator will be most valuable to the company and his future.
Learning Outcome and Goals
• Be familiar with methods and techniques for the safe usage of a forklift
• Be a competent forklift truck operator
• Understand the hazard and risk associated with forklift truck operations
• Handle the use of forklift attachments
Type Of Training: Non E- Learning
Type of Programme: Technical
Training Mode: Full Time
Duration: 2 Days (16 Hours)
Course Outline
| Introduction & Legal Requirements Forklift Driver’s Responsibility Non-Compliance & Penalties Types of Forklift Forklift Main Components & Functions Forklift Capacity Vs Weight of Cargo Handling Techniques on Hazardous & Fragile Cargo Forklift Checking (prior to operation) Forklift Checking (after operation) |
Forklift Accidents & Contributing Factors Basic Forklift Maintenance & Trouble Shooting Forklift Fire & Usage of Portable Fire Extinguishers Battery Charging, Associated Hazards & Control Measures PPE for Forklift Drivers Checklist & Defect Writting Procedures Handling Forklift W-Out Cargo/Load Steering Control & Braking Techniques Parking Procedures Handling Forklift With Cargo/Load |