Global Safety Short: Forklift Trucks in the Workplace


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
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Overview/Description

When moving or carrying heavy objects cannot be done manually, companies use forklift trucks (FLTs). Employees should recognize the hazards forklift trucks pose and how to safely work with, and around, FLTs in the workplace.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by New Level Safety Limited, a professional services company specializing in corporate health and safety management. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



Target Audience
All employees

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.1

Lesson Objectives

Global Safety Short: Forklift Trucks in the Workplace

  • recognize basic guidelines for the safe operation and maintenance of forklift trucks
  • Knowledge Check: Forklift Trucks in the Workplace
  • Course Number:
    ehs_hsf_d02_sh_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone