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Competency Forklift Safety Training

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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