Legislation
The operators’ safety code.
General safety rules.
Daily inspection procedures.
Lift truck controls and instruments.
Starting/ moving/ stopping and steering the truck.
Operation of hydraulic controls.
Vehicle loading and unloading.
Stacking and de-stacking.
On/ off ramp driving.
Lift truck stability.
Loading and stacking procedures.
De-stacking and unloading.
Maintenance
Charging and changing batteries.
Fuelling procedures.


On completion of the Novice Forklift Operators training course participants will be able to demonstrate safe forklift operating skills and avoid danger to people and property.
Please note we do all levels of Forklift Training including Novice, Experienced Operator and Instructor Training.
Duration:
3 days for training on Counterbalance
Venue:
The Certification Hub – Unit 2, Zone 5 – Clonminam Business Park – Portlaoise.
Max Number:
1 trainer to 3 trainees
Candidate Requirements:
At least 16 years of age
Medically fit to operate machinery
A good standard of English
PPE Gear, i.e., Helmet, Safety Boots, Hi-Visibility Vest
Accreditation:
Successful delegates will receive an NST Certificate and Card valid for 3 years.
Cost
Members: €
Non-Members: €
Date: TBC
Payment for this course can be made once a date for training is released by Irish Steel. If you have any queries, please contact us by email [email protected] or by phone (057) 867 0629