• Target Group

. Those responsible for lifting operations and management, Forklift Operator, Responsible Persons, Competent Persons, Service Engineers, Supervisors, Safety Officers etc

• Aim

The aim of the course is to provide selected delegates with a thorough grounding of Forklift Operation, including employer /employee responsibilities statutory requirements, records and ‘in depth’ safe working practices.

• Training Objectives

By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

• The forklift Truck.
• General Maintenance.
• Forklift Operator Manual and Log Book.
• Correct Instrument and Control use.
• Forklift Attachments.
• Symbols for Controls.
• Capacity Chart.
• Daily checks.
• Operating Hints and Instructions.
• Ability to Loading and Unloading.
• Knowledge of Current Legislation.
• Aptitude and learning ability.
• General attitude.
• Performance during assessment.

• Course Content

• Introduction
• Types of lift trucks
• Other Types of Equipment
• Fork lift component.
• Truck Controls
• Hydraulic Lift Control- Lift truck physics.
• Stability Triangle
• Load Capacity
• Inch Pound Equation
• Lift truck operation
• Lift truck safety.
• Maintenance program
• Refueling & Recharging.
• Practical examination. 

• Achievement Measurement

This three-day course is carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Lifting Equipment as published by LEEA. Includes written assessments leading to certification on successful completion