Counterbalance

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to teach new operators to prepare, safely operate and maintain a forklift truck.

Our Training Method's

During our classroom learning there will be theory learning as well as video content. This is backed up by practical excercises on forklifts and group participation.

Knowledge

On completion of the course participants will have a good understanding of the following;

• Their statutory duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
• The machine identification, terminology and daily maintenance
• The safety aspects relating to the safe operation of this machine
• The effect of load size, weight, gradients and ground copnditions upon machine stability

Content

Statutory Requirements:

• The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974:
  • Section 2, General duties of employers
  • Section 7 & 8, General duties of employees
  • Powers of inspection
  • LOLER & PUWER regulations

Introduction of the Forklift

• Identification of Controls
• Identification of Parts
• Identification of Instruments

Course

• Daily Inspection take over and Maintenance:
  • Daily checklist
  • Daily maintenance
  • Vehicle condition
  • Hydraulic condition
• Refuelling Procedures:
  • Battery powered
  • Gas powered
  • Petrol or Diesel powered
  • Centres of Gravity and Load
• Stability:
  • Load Centres
  • Fulcrum and Counterbalance
  • Causes of Instability
• Driver Responsibility:
  • Personal Safety
  • Parking of the forklift
  • Overloading
• Emergency Procedures:
  • Accident involving fire
  • Personal injury
• Safe Driving Procedures:
  • No load condition
  • Loaded condition
• Load Handling:
  • Stacking
  • Weight of load – Weight assessment
  • Security of loads
• Practical:
  • Truck familiarisation
  • Daily checks and maintenance
  • Truck operation, no load condition
  • General driving on advanced course and test
  • Operators safety code
  • Clients code of practice for fork truck operators