Industrial Trucks
(Forklifts)
Training for the safe operation of forklifts and other industrial trucks.
Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Operating a forklift involves much more than simply moving pallets.
We provide training in safe driving techniques, load centre of gravity, driving on ramps and typical day-to-day situations within your operation. The training is tailored directly to your company’s operational processes.
Annual instruction: DGUV Regulation 1
On-site Training Advantage
We train using your forklifts, your traffic routes and your loads – adapted to your working hours and break schedules.
Target Group
Employees in logistics, production, assembly and maintenance who are required to operate industrial trucks safely.
Requirements
- Minimum age in accordance with DGUV requirements
- Physical and mental fitness
- PPE in accordance with company requirements
Training Content
The training combines the required theoretical principles with practical exercises using the machinery and under the actual operating conditions at the customer’s site.
Theoretical Principles
- Legal requirements and responsibilities
- Design and function of industrial trucks
- Load centre of gravity, stability and vehicle dynamics
- Typical hazards and common sources of error
Practical Training & Assessment
- Straight-line driving, cornering and confined spaces
- Driving on ramps
- Practical driving exercises using your machinery
- Theoretical and practical assessment
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