Counterbalance Forklift Operator

Course Details

Section 1: The Rules

• General Regulations

• Specific Regulations

• Additional Regulations and Company Policies

 Section 2: Types of Forklifts

• Classifications of Powered Industrial Trucks

• Main Styles of Counterbalanced Forklifts

 Section 3: Main Parts of a Counterbalanced Forklift

• The Counterbalanced Forklift

• Main Parts of the Forklift

• Types of Tires

• Your Specific Forklift

 Section 4: Understanding Forklift Safety

• Fulcrum Point and Load Center

• Load Rating or Capacity Rating

• Stability and Center of Gravity

• Stability Triangle (Pyramid)

 Chapter 5: Safe Forklift Operation

• Pre-use Inspections

• Inspecting the Load

• Picking up a Load

• General Driving Hints

• Placing a Load

• Working in a Trailer

• Operating on a Ramp or Slope

• Parking and Shutdown

• Elevating Personnel

• Areas of Danger

• Theory Review

• Workplace-specific Safety Concerns

 Chapter 6: Fuel Types and Batteries

• Propane (LPG)

• Gasoline and Diesel Fuel

• Batteries