🚜 Forklift Operator Training

📌 Overview

Forklift Operator Training is a structured programme designed to provide personnel with the knowledge and practical skills to operate forklifts safely and efficiently.

As forklifts are widely used in warehouses, manufacturing, construction, logistics, and supply chains, proper operator training is essential to:
✅ Prevent accidents and injuries
✅ Meet workplace safety requirements
✅ Improve productivity and efficiency

🎯 Objectives of Forklift Operator Training

  • Increase safety awareness and practical handling skills
  • Prevent workplace incidents, injuries, and equipment damage
  • Support compliance with workplace safety standards
  • Promote correct forklift operation and maintenance practices
  • Improve overall productivity and operational efficiency

📝 Requirements for Participation

Eligibility Criteria:
✔️ Minimum age: typically 18 years or older
✔️ Medically fit to operate machinery
✔️ Basic literacy and ability to follow safety instructions

Training Approach:
✔️ Risk-based training tailored to workplace conditions
✔️ Combination of theory and practical instruction

Trainer Competence:
✔️ Delivered by experienced instructors with practical industry knowledge

Assessment:
✔️ Written/theory-based test
✔️ Practical performance evaluation

📖 Course Content

🏫 Theoretical (Classroom) Training

  • Overview of forklift types and applications
  • Safety rules and accident prevention principles
  • Operator roles and responsibilities
  • Load capacity, centre of gravity, and the stability triangle
  • Pre-operational inspections and basic maintenance
  • Hazard identification and workplace safety awareness
  • Forklift signage, labels, and markings
  • Emergency procedures and response

🛠️ Practical Training & Exercises

  • Pre-use inspections and safety checks
  • Manoeuvring in confined spaces
  • Lifting, lowering, and stacking loads safely
  • Driving on ramps, uneven surfaces, and tight areas
  • Load stability and balance control
  • Simulated workplace tasks (e.g., warehouse loading/unloading)
  • Correct shutdown and parking procedures

🏢 Training Services Offered

  • Programmes for different forklift types: counterbalance, reach trucks, pallet trucks, and rough terrain forklifts
  • Beginner to advanced level operator training
  • On-site and off-site training delivery options
  • Practical simulations reflecting real workplace scenarios
  • Written and practical evaluations
  • Refresher training and renewal programmes
  • Training manuals, logs, and post-training competency reports

🌟 Benefits of Forklift Operator Training

✅ Applicable across industries including logistics, construction, and manufacturing
✅ Reduces risk of accidents, injuries, and damage
✅ Builds operator competence and confidence
✅ Enhances efficiency and workplace productivity
✅ Supports compliance with workplace safety standards