FORKLIFT SAFETY TRAINING

The purpose of this course is to educate people who perform forklift operations on the rules, legislation and proper application of safe work practices and operating procedures involved in day-to-day activities. It is designed for individuals who have a basic understanding of, or who are operating forklifts.

Upon successful completion of this course the operator will:

·        Be able to explain the difference in handling characteristics between machines having empty and loaded forks.

·        Be able to explain the stability triangle and center of gravity.

·        Be able to understand and apply load charts with relation to loads to be lifted.

·        Be able to explain reasons for maintaining up-to-date maintenance records, and why proper maintenance is important for safe, efficient and productive operation.

·        Identify the controls and their purpose, and demonstrate the proper use of controls.

·        Identify and explain forklift safety features and their importance.

Operators are evaluated by written exam and practical skill level exercises.

This course is intended to inform and improve operator skill levels and does not certify operators as highly skilled nor licensed operators. A training course certificate, describing the specific machine trained on, will be awarded upon successful completion of this program.

Applicable OH&S Legislation:

- Act: Section 2 & 35 Responsibilities

- Regulation: Part 1 General (15) Safety Training

- Code: Part 2 Hazard Assessment, Elimination & Control

- Code: Part 6 Cranes, Hoists and Lifting Devices

- Code: Part 19 Powered Mobile Equipment