Forklift & Powered Industrial Truck Safe Operation
Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks safely. The course covers truck classes, stability and load handling, pre-use inspection, safe loading and unloading, workplace hazards and running a forklift safety programme, with a practical assessment.
At a glance
- 2 days · Theory + practical
Who it's for
- Forklift operators
- Maintenance technicians
- Safety personnel & warehouse supervisors
Learning objectives
- Differentiate forklift and powered industrial truck types
- Inspect trucks before use
- Understand stability and load handling
- Operate safely when loading/unloading
- Identify hazards and run a forklift safety program
Detailed content
- Class I – electric motor rider trucks
- Class II – electric narrow-aisle trucks
- Class III – electric hand / hand-rider trucks
- Class IV/V – internal combustion (cushion & pneumatic tyres)
- Class VI – tractors
- Class VII – rough-terrain forklifts
- Stability triangle & load centre
- Capacity plate
- Pre-use inspection
- Materials handling techniques
- Loading & unloading; docks & trailers
- Pedestrian safety
- Common accidents & hazards
- Building and maintaining a forklift safety program (OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 as reference)
- Supervised driving exercises
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Truck Classes
- Stability of Powered Industrial Trucks
- Inspection & Operation
- Hazards & Safety Program
- Practical Assessment
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Site inspection and hazard spotting with photos
- Risk assessment and control hierarchy for a real task
- Incident investigation case study and report
- Pre-use inspection practice with checklists
Tools and templates you keep
- Risk-assessment (HIRA) form
- Inspection checklists and toolbox-talk template
- Incident investigation report
- Pre-use inspection checklist
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- ISO 45001:2018
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910/1926
- NEBOSH / IOSH syllabi; NFPA codes where relevant
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Part of these career paths
- Health, Safety & Environment · Foundation
Frequently asked questions
How long is Forklift & Powered Industrial Truck Safe Operation?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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