Forklift Truck Safety

Operating and managing forklift trucks safely in accordance with UK requirements

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of forklift truck hazards, operating requirements and management responsibilities. Learners will explore operator training requirements, pre-use checks, load handling principles, pedestrian safety, stability and the legal framework governing forklift operations. The course supports safe workplace transport management and compliance with PUWER and LOLER.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand forklift truck hazards and risk factors
• Identify operator training and certification requirements
• Conduct pre-use inspection and safety checks
• Apply safe load handling and stacking principles
• Understand stability triangle and overturning risks
• Manage pedestrian segregation around forklift operations
• Comply with PUWER, LOLER and workplace transport legislation

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)