Introduction

This forklift safety training program was designed to prevent injury and minimise property damage through accidents involving the operations of Forklift Trucks. It provides Forklift Truck operator with knowledge on handling, daily inspection, proper maintenance and safety in the operation of the truck.

Reckless operation and handling due to lack of know-hows in the operation, bad habits and indifferent attitudes have caused and can cause loss of lives, permanent injury, fatality and extensive damage to properties that could even shut down operations and put fellow employees out of job. This course will help reduce the tragedy and personal suffering from accidents, lower the costly waste and improve the overall efficiency and productivity.

The good record and skill of a trained Forklift Truck operator will be most valuable to the company and his future. A Forklift Truck is an expensive and a vital piece of equipment that, if not properly used and maintained, can cause serious injury and fatality, heavy damage to products and facilities, high maintenance and operating costs of a company.

Course Objectives

At the end this forklift safety training program, participants should be able to understand the following:

1. Introduction to OSHA 94
2. safety in handling petrol, diesel, gas or electric trucks
3. understanding the forklift truck and its operator
4. safe handling and correct operation of the truck
5. the importance of PPE
6. discarding bad working habits
7. operational procedures and routine inspection of the truck
8. Identifying operational defaults
9. dangers of unsafe acts

Participants will also be exposed to:

1. Section 24 and 25 of OSH Act 1994
2. Road Transport Act
3. technique of safe manoeuvres and operation
4. operating at loading bays, working in containers and confined space
5. proper lifting up and down a load, stacking and destacking
6. technique in identifying and removing safety hazards in the workplace
7. good attitude and operating habits
8. care and safety of fellow employees and employer’s property