Forklift truck drivers face high expectations. Although manufacturers build safe machines, these vehicles can become dangerous ‘tools’ if not operated by qualified personnel.
The brochure covers everything a forklift truck driver should know and master as basic knowledge. It is divided into various individual topics, explained concisely and clearly using numerous pictures and illustrations.
Types of forklifts
Counterbalance forklifts
Other industrial trucks
Telescopic machines
Components
Requirements for the operator
Aptitude
Qualification and training
Driving assignment and instruction
Operating manual and operating instructions
Clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE)
Daily operational inspection
Basic physics in practice
Stability
Load capacity
Lifting loads
Securing loads
Mast positioning for loading and unloading
Transporting loads
Steering and cornering
Safe use in operation
Visibility conditions
Traffic routes
Behaviour on roadways
Behaviour towards the surroundings
Reversing – Use of a guide
Driving on sloped surfaces
Using elevators
Loading and unloading vehicles
Working with shelves
Use of attachments
Rescue from danger
Special operations
Passengers
Lifting people
Transporting special goods
Twin operations and tandem lift
Trailer operation
Moving rail cars
Transporting suspended loads
Handling hazardous goods and substances
Areas at risk of fire and explosion
Operation on public roads
Operation of special types of forklifts
Side loaders / cross loaders
Container stackers and reach stackers
Pit stop
Refuelling
Handling batteries
After work
Safely parking the forklift
Care / maintenance / regular inspection
The professional knows their stuff
Responsibility and liability
The operator’s basic approach
Important regulations, rules and laws
Practice questions for exam preparation
Answers and assessment
