FORKLIFT & ITS SAFETY DRIVING TRAINING PROGRAM
Course Introduction
This 2-day training program is designed to provide participants with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills for safe forklift operation and driving practices. It emphasizes hazard identification, risk assessment, and preventive measures to minimize workplace accidents. Participants will undergo both theory sessions and practical exercises, including real-case scenarios, to ensure competency and confidence in operating forklifts safely.
Objectives
- Understand the principles of safe forklift operation & driving.
- Identify hazards and risks associated with forklift handling.
- Apply correct techniques in loading, unloading, lashing, and securing cargo.
- Perform pre-operational safety checks and basic forklift maintenance.
- Comply with OSHA 1994 requirements in forklift operations.
Who Should Attend
- Managers & Executives
- Safety & Health Officers / Engineers
- OSH Practitioners
- Safety & Health Committee Members
- Supervisors & general workers handling forklifts
Lessons Module
Day 1 – Forklift Basics & Safety
- Introduction to forklift & safe driving practices
- Accident and incident awareness (causes & prevention)
- Roles & responsibilities of forklift operators
- Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA 1994) – rights & obligations
- Types & components of forklifts
- Correct techniques for handling, carrying, loading & unloading goods
- Forklift Do’s & Don’ts
Day 2 – Safety Tips & Maintenance
- Pre-operation safety checks
- Functionality of operational control sections
- Load arrangement methodology
- Safe parking rules & overturn prevention
- Forklift safety rules for operators
- Forklift maintenance (major & minor checks, record keeping)
- Video case studies: Safe vs unsafe practices
Practical Sessions
- Hands-on forklift operation
- Safe loading, unloading, lashing & securing of cargo
- Identifying unsafe practices & their impacts
- Role of each individual in cargo operations
Assessment
- Theory Test (25%) – knowledge & awareness
- Practical Test (75%) – operational handling & safety
Benefits
- Gain practical skills for safe forklift driving & handling
- Improve workplace safety & reduce accident risks
- Understand legal requirements under OSHA 1994
- Enhance awareness of hazard & risk management
- Build confidence in safe operation & cargo handling
- Increase overall productivity & compliance standards
- 2 Days Programme
- 9:00am to 5:00pm
Training & Workshop Methodologies
- Interactive lectures & presentations
- Audio-visual aids (real case videos, photos, and multimedia)
- Group discussions & case studies
- Hands-on forklift driving practice
- Theory & practical assessments
