Course Summary
Understand forklift and workplace transport risks including pedestrian contact, reversing, loading, stability, visibility and traffic management.
Purpose
The purpose of this training is to help learners recognise segregation needs, speed control, load handling and driver/pedestrian responsibilities. It is written for real workplaces where safe behaviour, supervision and clear records matter.
Legal / Regulatory Context
Relevant UK context includes PUWER 1998, LOLER 1998 where lifting equipment is involved, workplace transport guidance, competence, inspection, maintenance, guarding and safe use requirements.
Who Should Attend
Suitable for employees, supervisors, team leaders, managers, contractors and anyone who needs practical understanding of this topic in a workplace setting.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the meaning and purpose of forklift safety
- Identify common hazards, unsafe conditions and warning signs linked with forklift safety
- Apply practical control measures and follow workplace procedures
- Understand when to report, escalate or stop work for safety reasons
- Recognise the records, inspections or checks that support good control
Course Content
- Stability
- Load handling
- Pedestrian separation
- Operator checks
- Charging/refuelling
- Site rules
- Roles and responsibilities
- Common mistakes and practical controls
- Reporting, review and improvement
Practical QHSE Manager Focus
This course is written from a practical workplace management point of view. It explains what good control looks like, what records should demonstrate and what supervisors should check during day-to-day work.