What should be covered in a driver forklift training course?

Basic Operations
All of the controls of the forklift will be fully demonstrated in the operator training. Drivers will be able to ask questions and have any elements that are unclear clarified.

Identifying Malfunctions
With awareness of basic operations, the driver will also be able to identify if/when there is a problem with one or more of the forklift’s components. These issues can then be appropriately addressed and the risk of accidents due to forklift malfunction will be reduced.

Retaining Balance
One of the most common, dangerous and deadly forklift operator accidents is when a forklift tips over. Some of the crucial elements of avoiding this type of accident include:

Keeping the load as low to the ground as possible.

Manage elevated loads appropriately to avoid tipping over.

If the forklift does tip, never attempt to jump off it. Staying buckled up and on the forklift shows a higher rate of survival and a lower rate of injury than attempting to jump from it.

This training will also include education on how basic physics work and basic forklift load management based on these principles.

Knowledge of Best Practices:

Lower forklift accident rates for a range of companies are linked with a driver’s keen awareness of the best practices when using the machine. Some of the most important forklift operator best practices include:

Always wearing the safety belt.
Keep forklift always within safe speeds for the job and the machine.
Use the horn while backing up or approaching blind spots.
Keep loads at least 152mm off the floor.
Maintain optimal visibility at all times.
Use a spotter if visibility is temporarily impaired in the work area.
Don’t overload the forklift’s listed capacity.
Have equipment serviced regularly.
Replace old, inefficient equipment with state of the art machinery that has the latest in safety features.
Safety benefits for your workplace

While all drivers must have a license from a RTO, implementing a comprehensive forklift driver safety training course we (Equilog) can help your enterprise to be as safe and efficient as possible in the warehouse or on the work site. In addition to the obvious safety benefits, providing in-house training to your employees will mean your business will have:

More proficient workers
Cleaner operations
Greater productivity
Less down time
Increased equipment life
Less property damage

A good foundation to forklift safety training can be acquired here with us at Royal Building Office KM 25 Lekki Epe Expressway Ajah. Opposite Fidelity Bank. 09095348635