Forklift Operational Safety Course

INDUSTRY

Industrial Setting

SKILL

Critical Thinking, Safety

COUNTRY/REGION

All

LEVEL

Entry

ASSESSMENT STYLE

Formative and Summative

AVG COMPLETION TIME

45 mins
eLearning
Assessments
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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • The importance of forklift safety and its impact on injury prevention, cost reduction, increased productivity, and compliance with regulations.
  • National and local regulations and manufacturer guidelines related to forklift safety.
  • Consequences of forklift accidents, including personal injuries, property damage, downtime, productivity loss, and reputation damage.
  • Forklift hazards and risk mitigation strategies, covering common workplace hazards, pedestrian safety, overloading, narrow aisles, visibility, and hazardous materials handling.
  • Pre-operational checks, including visual inspections, fluid level checks, and checks on controls, brakes, forks, and attachments.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements when working with forklifts.
  • Understanding forklift components, load capacity, weight distribution, and safe operating techniques.
  • Forklift maintenance and repair, including preventive maintenance schedules, lubrication, fluid level checks, battery maintenance, tire inspection, inspection of brakes and lights, and reporting and addressing maintenance issues.

COURSE OVERVIEW

In our Forklift Safety course, learners are introduced to the critical importance of prioritising safety when operating forklifts. The course covers various topics, including forklift hazards and risk mitigation, pre-operational checks, safe operating techniques, and maintenance and repair practices. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on preventing accidents, reducing risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations to create a safer workplace environment for operators and pedestrians alike.

With a focus on injury prevention, cost reduction, increased productivity, and legal compliance, the Forklift Safety course equips learners with the essential knowledge and skills needed to operate forklifts safely and efficiently. By providing adequate training and understanding the risks involved, employers can improve job prospects for forklift drivers while maintaining a culture of safety in the workplace.

COURSE PREVIEW

COURSE ACTIVITIES

Introduction

  • Introduction to Forklift Safety
  • Lessons

  • Forklift Hazards and Risk Mitigation
  • Pre-Operational Checks and Safe Operating Techniques
  • Forklift Maintenance and Repair
  • Conclusions

  • Quiz
  • Summary
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