Lift and move material & equipment with a forklift
Forklifts are best used in unloading pallets of blocks/bricks, steel joists, and construction equipment and materials, especially in hauling them from the delivery truck and carrying them to the site. Warehouses – Forklift trucks are commonly used in warehouse operations as well.
Is your forklift driver certified?
COURSE OUTLINE
A forklift is an industrial vehicle that has a power-operated platform at the front. It has a fork that can be raised/lowered and inserted underneath a cargo for lifting and moving purposes. Forklifts can be powered by combustion engines or electrical batteries.
There are forklift varieties that allow operators to sit when driving the vehicle, while there are others that require the driver to stand (standup forklifts). Forklifts are generally used in the transportation of goods and materials.
Forklift trucks have revolutionized the storage and shipping of goods in various workplaces. Since they were invented in the dawn of the 20th century, forklifts have become the integral machine in industrial workplaces, including; Dockyards, recycling facilities, construction sites, and warehouses
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
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Explain the specific requirements to lifting securing a transferring and positioning loads
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Prepare for lifting securing transferring and positioning of loads
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Operate the forklift
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Perform post lifting securing transferring and positioning activities
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Forklift Quiz
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