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Forklift safety: things your drivers should never do

Now’s a good time to check how your operators are doing and that they haven’t acquired any bad habits over the last few months. The following list contains things that forklift operators tend to slide back into doing and need…

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How much training should you give your forklift operators?

Whether a forklift operator is brand new or doing a refresher, the theory requirement is exactly the same and can be done online using this forklift course. The practical requirement is different, though. Practical forklift training for new operators Competenz…

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How often do you need to renew your forklift operator’s certificate?

A forklift operator’s certificate is a course that teaches forklift operation and safety protocols followed by a practical assessment that includes three types of lifting, manoeuvring, a pre-shift check and correct shutdown procedure. The recommendation in the Approved Code of…

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What is a forklift licence?

There’s no such thing as a ‘forklift licence’ in New Zealand. People talk about getting a forklift licence and you’ll see companies advertising forklift licences, however, they either mean an F endorsement (which goes on a driver licence) or the forklift…

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How can you reduce forklift operator injuries?

Forklift operators spend most of their time sitting down and twisting behind them. This creates muscle tension, particularly in the lower back and shoulders, and the risk of physical strains. Despite how it looks, an eight-hour shift sitting down can…

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How to set reminders for forklift licence renewals

When you do your forklift operator’s certificate course, it’s valid for three years. You have the option to change the time period it’s valid for (i.e. three years is a suggestion in the Approved Code of Practice but is not…

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How do you choose an internal person to be your forklift assessor/trainer/supervisor?

WorkSafe says that “Trainers and supervisors of workers should be competent. They can be in-house or from external organisations.” This gives you a lot of flexibility to ensure that your forklift operators are getting the best training. Sometimes you will…

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Is your forklift’s parking space a safe place?

At the end of a shift, the operator should shut down the forklift safely (tips on the ground, handbrake on, in neutral) and put the keys in a safe place. But how do you decide where to park your forklift?…

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What forklift driver documents do you need?

If you need to prove to WorkSafe that your operators are qualified to drive your forklifts, you will need to provide some documentation and evidence of this. The main documents or qualifications are: Forklift operator’s certificate or equivalent – the equivalent…

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Identifying risks for forklift drivers in different spaces

The majority of forklift operators drive in a warehouse-type environment, in a yard or a mixture of both. There are a few other places where forklifts are used less frequently such as docks (for container forklifts) and farms and building…

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Pedestrian safety around forklifts – reducing forklift accidents in the workplace

Forklift vs pedestrian accidents usually don’t turn out well for the pedestrian. As the forklift is heavy, an accident where the pedestrian is run over is always serious and sometimes fatal as the weight simply crushes the pedestrian. The main…

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The benefits of a forklift e-learning course

Traditionally a forklift OSH certificate course has involved a theory session in a classroom with other students followed by a short practical assessment. The operator is often away all day then comes to work the day after. This approach is…

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Forklift driver training

Upskill and improve your chances of employment with a forklift licence. There are two options when you are learning to drive a forklift: Forklift operator’s certificate (previously the OSH certificate) – view the forklift certificate course here F endorsement + operator’s…

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