To teach the safe operation of a Counterbalance Forklift Truck, to ensure the safety of the operator, the safety of other persons nearby, the safety of the forklift, the safety of the load, safety of nearby property, and safety of the environment.

1. Perform all pre-operating checks and safety checks.
2. Understand the safe lifting-capacity, travel, load center, and center of gravity limitations of a forklift truck.
3. Safely travel the Forklift Truck, and lift, lower and transport any load from/to any location.

1. Operating principles, operator controls, and mechanical daily checks.
2. Reading the lifting capacity of the forklift and calculating the weight of every load.
3. Understand the effects of Load Center and Center of Gravity
4. Safety procedures for lifting, lowering and travelling with loads from/to any location.
5. Emergencies – what to do in emergency situations, e.g. overturn, fire, collisions, etc