Technical Skills / Lift Truck and Mechanical Handling

Forklift Truck Awareness

PET002563

Course overview

This course provides employees with a clear understanding of Forklift Operations, associated hazards, and safe working practises.

  • Introduction to different types of Forklift Trucks
  • Understand the key hazards associated with Forklift movements
  • Recognise pedestrian and Forklift segregation rules
  • Understand the importance of blind spots, and operator limitations
  • Follow safe behaviour expectations when working near Forklifts
  • Respond appropriately to unsafe situations or near misses and understand site-specific traffic routes, signage, and control measures

Course benefits

  • Reduced risk of pedestrian-forklift collisions
  • Lower incident rates mean fewer investigations, disruptions, and downtime
  • Protects staff and maintains continuity

Please note

This is an awareness and safety course for staff working around forklifts, not an operator training course.

Course dates and fees

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Assessment & accreditation

Multiple-choice questions Observation session 80% Pass mark

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