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Forklift Operations

Professional Equipment Operation Training

Master safe and efficient forklift operation with comprehensive training covering safety protocols, pre-operational checks, load handling techniques, and regulatory compliance for warehouse and industrial environments.

3 Days
Duration
Certified
Upon Completion
Forklift operating in warehouse

What This Course About?

Comprehensive forklift operation and safety training

This comprehensive forklift operations course provides essential training for safe and efficient forklift operation in warehouse and industrial environments. Participants will learn proper operating techniques, safety protocols, pre-operational inspections, load handling procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical hands-on training to ensure operators can work safely and effectively while minimizing workplace accidents and equipment damage.

Why Take This Course?

  • Legal requirement for forklift operators
  • Reduce workplace accidents and injuries
  • Improve operational efficiency
  • Minimize equipment damage and costs
  • Career advancement opportunities

Who Should Attend

  • New forklift operators
  • Warehouse personnel
  • Manufacturing workers
  • Logistics coordinators
  • Safety supervisors
  • Anyone requiring forklift certification

Course Content

Comprehensive curriculum covering all aspects of forklift operations

1 Introduction to Forklift Operations

  • • Types of forklifts and their applications
  • • Forklift components and controls
  • • Legal requirements and regulations
  • • Operator responsibilities and qualifications
  • • Workplace safety standards

2 Pre-Operational Safety Checks

  • • Daily inspection procedures
  • • Hydraulic system checks
  • • Brake and steering system inspection
  • • Tire and wheel condition assessment
  • • Safety equipment verification
  • • Documentation and reporting

3 Operating Techniques and Procedures

  • • Starting and stopping procedures
  • • Steering and maneuvering techniques
  • • Speed control and safe driving practices
  • • Turning and cornering safely
  • • Operating on ramps and inclines
  • • Parking and securing procedures

4 Load Handling and Lifting Operations

  • • Load capacity and stability principles
  • • Proper lifting and lowering techniques
  • • Load positioning and securing
  • • Center of gravity considerations
  • • Handling different types of loads
  • • Stacking and de-stacking procedures

5 Workplace Safety and Hazard Management

  • • Identifying workplace hazards
  • • Pedestrian safety and right-of-way
  • • Working around other equipment
  • • Overhead obstacles and clearances
  • • Emergency procedures and responses
  • • Accident prevention strategies

6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • • Basic maintenance procedures
  • • Identifying common problems
  • • When to seek professional help
  • • Battery care and charging (electric forklifts)
  • • Fuel handling and safety (gas/diesel forklifts)
  • • Record keeping and documentation

7 Practical Training and Assessment

  • • Hands-on forklift operation
  • • Load handling exercises
  • • Maneuvering through obstacle courses
  • • Emergency scenario simulations
  • • Practical skill assessment
  • • Written examination

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

Safe Operation

Operate forklifts safely in various workplace environments

Pre-Operational Checks

Conduct thorough pre-operational safety inspections

Load Handling

Handle various types of loads safely and efficiently

Regulatory Compliance

Understand and comply with safety regulations

Hazard Recognition

Identify and manage workplace hazards effectively

Emergency Response

Respond appropriately to emergency situations

Maintenance Awareness

Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting

Documentation

Maintain proper records and documentation

Duration

3 Days (24 Hours)

Delivery

Classroom & Practical

Certification

Valid for 3 Years

Prerequisites

  • • Minimum age of 18 years
  • • Valid driver's license preferred
  • • Basic understanding of workplace safety
  • • Physical ability to operate machinery
  • • Clear vision and hearing (corrected vision acceptable)

Ready to Get Certified?

Start your forklift operator certification today and advance your career in logistics and warehousing.