The course participants will know the risks floors have on a workplace as well as knowing how to drive a forklift, how to prevent accidents, and how to stay safe in the workplace.

Forklift Hazards

• Upon course completion, the participant should be able to tell what the machine’s tip hazards are; collisions, and improper load handling.
• Uneven surfaces, poor lighting, and obstacles are other accident contributing factors. The student gets along with these external factors as part of the broader system.

Safety Regulations of Forklift Operatives

• In this section, you familiarize yourself with the regulatory mandate around the use of the machine: OSHA as well as local statutory directives.
• Using operational standards always enforced in the workplace assists in accident prevention.

Safe Forklift Operative Procedures

• Procedures like load, handrings turning, and moving in and out of confined spaces are very critical and should be followed.
• A practical 'walk around' check procedure is going to be developed for the various parts of the forklift.

Effective Procedures in Loading and Off-Loading of Materials

• A person should know how a forklift can be used for materials off the lift without causing falls and for proper placement onto the lift.
• Stability is key, for grabbing the load, while use of counterbalance forklift must be maintained in all forms to prevent it tipping over during movement.

Emergency Forklift Procedures and First Aid

• Know what to do in case of accidents, spills, or fires involving a forklift.
• Know basic first aid for common forklift injuries like fractures, crush injuries, and sprains.

Training will be conducted via Microsoft Team Meeting, online. Meeting invites will be shared on the day before the first day of training.

Successful candidates will be awarded with completion certificate awarded by Phoenix Safety Consultants UK

This course will be useful for a wide range of professionals including but not limited to:

• Safety managers and coordinators having major responsibilities of occupational safety and health.
• Supervisors and team leaders
• Environmental health and safety specialists
• Construction workers and site managers
• Manufacturing and industrial plant workers
• Human resources personnel for better understanding of occupational safety and health to support business continuity
• Facility managers
• Risk and insurance managers
• Health and safety consultants
• Office and administrative workers
• Anyone who wants to develop a deeper understanding of the principles and practices of occupational health and safety, and how to minimize workplace hazards and ensure the well-being of employees.
• Anyone carrying out work forklift safety, including employees and the self-employed; and safety consultants and advisers.

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All students must achieve a minimum 70% score to successfully pass the examination.