Are you aware of the risks involved with operating a forklift? Inadequate training can lead to serious workplace accidents. This free course offers in-depth insights into forklift types, safety principles, and the essential components that every operator must understand to maintain a safe working environment.

Operating a forklift involves more than just driving; precise load handling and adherence to safety protocols are crucial. This course guides you through operational safety techniques, including pre-operation checks, safe driving practices, and load stability. It ensures you're well-prepared to navigate the complexities of modern warehouses and industrial sites.

Emergency situations require swift, correct responses to prevent disasters. Through comprehensive training in emergency preparedness, this course covers accident response, managing hazardous materials, and implementing shutdown protocols. It equips you with the skills to handle high-pressure situations while prioritising safety and efficiency. The authors partially generated this text with GPT-4o, OpenAI's large-scale language-generation model. Upon generating draft language, the authors and subject matter experts reviewed, edited, and revised the text to ensure it reflected accurate expertise and met high pedagogical standards. This course content was created in partnership with Tyler Honor, CSP, PMP, whose qualifications include Certified Safety Professional from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. For more information on our subject matter expert, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerhonor/.