Forklift Operation & Safety Training

1. Forklift Fundamentals

• Types of forklifts and applications
  
  
• Forklift components and stability principles
  
  
• Rated capacity, load center, and balance
  
  
• Operator responsibilities and limitations
  
  

2. Pre-Operation Inspections

• Daily forklift inspection checklist
  
  
• Identifying mechanical and safety defects
  
  
• Documentation and defect reporting
  
  
• Safe start-up and shutdown procedures
  
  

3. Safe Forklift Operation

• Safe driving practices and speed control
  
  
• Turning, reversing, and maneuvering
  
  
• Pedestrian safety and traffic management
  
  
• Operating on ramps, slopes, and uneven surfaces
  
  

4. Load Handling & Stacking

• Safe lifting, carrying, and lowering loads
  
  
• Load stability and securing techniques
  
  
• Stacking, racking, and de-stacking procedures
  
  
• Handling oversized and unusual loads
  
  

5. Workplace Hazards & Controls

• Warehouse and site-specific hazards
  
  
• Visibility, blind spots, and congestion
  
  
• Surface conditions and environmental factors
  
  

Working indoors vs outdoors