FORKLIFT SAFETY– One Day

Scope: Provides practical and theoretical training for those who handle the forklift and those who manage them. After completion of the course, the forklift drivers will be certified.

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction

• Occupational Safety & Health Act 1994 – Forklift

• Classification of mobile handling equipment

• Forklift mechanics

• Safe driving rules

• Load placement

• Forklift inspection

• Operating area

• Pallets

• Roles and responsibilities of forklift drivers

• Practical assessment

• Activities

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?

Successful completion of the program will enhance the skills of participants and enable them to:

• Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner

• Comply to the Occupational Safety & Health Act requirement

• Recommend appropriate control measures to prevent reduce risk

• Initiate proactive action I anticipation of potential hazards

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Section Managers, Supervisory personnel

• Safety & Health Committee members

• Occupational Safety & Health practitioners

• Forklift Operators