Mechanical Lifting

Objectives:

The aim of this article is to equip the candidate with the required knowledge and skills, enabling the candidate to operate and work with a forklift in a way which is safe and competently. It also provides the required knowledge regarding the principles according to which the machinery works.

Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the attending candidate will be capable of, and able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the content through the application of knowledge to familiar and unfamiliar situations.
• Demonstrate the selection of counterbalanced lifting trucks, or forklift, and the safe handling of loads according to the standard operating procedure.
• Explain and develop a hazard assessment program pertaining to supervision as an essential part of monitoring safe working and operation of forklift trucks, and
• Prevent accidents and avoid damage to valuable goods and equipment by enabling safe operating manoeuvre techniques in even the most demanding environment.

Target Audience:

This course was designed for all employees who perform, or is expected to perform, daily tasks involving a counterbalanced lift truck, or a capacity rated 2,000kg and includes a capacity of above 15,000kg.

How will this Training Course be presented?
This training course will be presented using properly designed slides, some with animation and several videos on relevant issues.