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Forklifts are essential in workplaces from warehouses to construction sites, but improper use contributes to around 1 in 10 workplace deaths and leads to about 1,300 severe injuries annually in the UK.

This course covers forklift types, safe operation techniques, effective load handling, and critical safety protocols, with guidance from the UK Health and Safety Executive and British Safety Council.

Topics include speed limits, seatbelt use, and pedestrian safety measures, all aimed at minimising accident risks and ensuring a safer work environment.

Who is this course for?

This Forklift Awareness Training course is for people who need to improve safety by highlighting the risks of forklift operation for both operators and nearby workers.

Content

• Types of forklifts and applications
• Legislation and Regulations
• Inspection and Maintenance
• Safe refuelling and recharging practices
• Forklift stability, capacity, and load limits
• Driving and Operational Requirements
• Work Platforms and Attachments
• Common Accidents and Prevention
• Battery handling and charging safety
• Environmental considerations
• Working safely around pedestrians
• Operational Risks and Hazards

Objectives

• Describe forklift truck features, pre-operation checks, and load capacity information.
• Understand LOLER and PUWER regulations, and employer/employee safety responsibilities.
• Identify common lift truck accidents, risks of excessive speed, and the importance of safety measures.
• Outline the steps of risk assessment and necessary safety measures, including site markings, signage, and speed limits.
• Explain the importance of training, PPE, and good driving practices for safe forklift operation.
• Describe loading bay essentials, reversing and signaling measures, and the Safe Stop Procedure.
• Emphasise regular maintenance, safety checks, and lift truck “do’s and don’ts.”