Forklift Training

This course is designed for persons required to operate a counter-balanced lift truck in a safe manner.

Outcomes:

• Apply the recognised methods for inspecting and recording the operational fitness of all components of the lift truck with reference to safety procedure in the workplace. 
• Identify and classify freight/loads taking into account documentation, packaging and labelling associated with the specific freight. 
• Handle, load and store freight in accordance with industry standards, environmental requirements, and with due consideration to inter alia the commodities and their properties, storage area and placement of load.
• Achieve maximum work performance of lifting equipment and attachments, by applying knowledge of equipment dimensions, controls, principles of operation and capacities, manufacturing specifications and circumstances in the working environment.
• Operate equipment in accordance with laid down organisational and legislative standards and procedures as well as manufacturer’s guidelines. 
• Access available emergency support systems and services in case of incidents and accidents.