Walk Behind Forklifts

Operator Safety Checks/ Reporting Machine Faults
Students are taken through either your company’s safety check list or one provided by us. The procedures for reporting accidents and machine damage is explained and tested.

General Operating Procedures
General driving procedures regarding the safe use of equipment and their attachments are discussed and tested. Any changes to recent laws and regulations that affect operators are included.

Theory Test / WorkCover Standards for Operator Competence
Students are taken through the current theory test. All questions are explained, and all answers are discussed and tested.

WorkCover Infringements
Students are given the list of things that they can incur personal fines for as operators.

Bad Operating Habits/ Previous Accidents Discussed
All of the most common bad operating habits are discussed at length as well as the consequences of

Practical Driving Test/ WorkCover Standard for Operator Competence Explained & Tested For Both Counter Balanced & Reach Forklifts
Students are shown the level of competence required to meet industry standards at which they arerequired to operate. This level of competence is demonstrated, and each student is individually tested on their equipment

Battery Handling, Maintenance & Charging/ Demonstration & Practical Test
Students are shown the procedures for safe battery handling and charging and will have the dangers explained to them. A demonstration will be given, and each student will be tested on their ability to handle and charge a battery.