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The Importance of Forklift Safety in the Warehouse

roy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:24:39 +0000

Forklifts are complicated machines that have become a necessary tool for the materials handling industry. As forklifts become more and more prevalent, the need for increased forklift safety grows.

Forklift safety is often neglected because once we get behind the wheel, we forget that it is not a toy. This may sound silly, but it’s one of the most common mistakes when using a forklift. You don’t want one of your workers to injure himself because he was racing forklifts with a co-worker in the warehouse. Not only does this kind of lax mentality about forklift safety put you and your workers at risk, but it also puts your expensive equipment and supplies at risk. From both a liability perspective and a financial perspective, it is advantageous for you to implement forklift safety into your workplace training.

Below is a list of safety precautions that need to be taken when using a forklift. The list is by no means definitive, but it should act as a guide for you to build off of when implementing or reconsidering your forklift safety program.

1. Set Up A Forklift Training Program

If you don’t have the resources to set up a forklift safety program in-house, make sure to have specialists come in and train your workers. You can also look into having your workers enroll in independent forklift classes. Any of the costs you incur setting up a training program will be worth it in the long run because maintaining a safe, and efficient warehouse is invaluable.

2. Do Not Play With The Forklift

This can’t be overemphasized. As I mention above, one of the fundamental problems teaching forklift safety is changing the mentality of your workers. You must not treat the forklift as a toy.

3. Make Sure Forklift Operator Is Mentally and Physically Fit

Many forklift accidents occur because the forklift operator was tired or sick. You need to make sure that your forklift operators understand that it is okay to let you know if they feel too sick or too tired to properly operate the forklift. It is not worth it to let someone who isn’t mentally or physically fit put himself, your workers, and your company at risk.

4. Keep Your Forklift Properly Maintained

This is another one that is often overlooked. Make sure to keep tabs on your regular forklift maintenance and repairs. While the repairs will cost you in the short term, they will be well worth it in the long run because it will help keep the forklift running smoothly and keep your warehouse safe.

5. Gather Feedback From Forklift Operators

Make sure to stay in touch with your forklift operators and listen to their concerns. They most likely have witnessed some questionable or dangerous warehouse conditions. Even if they haven’t, they certainly can still provide valuable input into what needs to be covered in a forklift safety program.

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AOT now Offers Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Warehouse and Storage)

roy — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 23:30:35 +0000

Accredited Online Training (AOT) can mould online training to any job description in the Warehousing industry. The Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Warehouse and Storage) is relevant to all workers who receive, control and despatch supplies coming into or going out of warehouses or stores. Online learning in the Warehouse and Storage course provides the necessary training education and recognises the experience of employees whilst taking his or her skills to a higher level.

Warehouse and storage training is the solution to Warehouse and Storage training needs. It is a cost-effective way of online learning and has limited downtime, offering 24/7 on the job training and assessments all year round.

Companies whose warehouse personnel gained online certificate in warehousing and storage told AOT that they experience improved productivity, fewer mechanical breakdowns, less industrial relations work place issues, and a lot more Occupational Health and Safety awareness from staff resulting in less claims and sick days, better customer service awareness, and more importantly, staff with better skill sets. People using this training have also said it was the important factor in getting that job that they applied for in the Warehouse and Stores.

Every person has an obligation to ensure qualifications are kept abreast of industry trends and this training education package provides the SOLUTION in giving warehouse and storage personnel advanced industry skills putting them ahead of the opposition or having their job ready for any Warehouse or Store. Online Certificate in Transport and Logistics (Warehouse and Storage) is also suitable for those who are wishing to enter the industry as well as those who are already employed that may require these qualifications to gain that vital promotion.

Accredited Online Training is in partnership with Global Industry Training to deliver the course Certificate III in Transport and Logistics (Warehouse and Storage) TLI30107.

What will you achieve from the Certificate III in Warehouse and Storage Training course?

• Forklift operating

• Dangerous goods

Related Courses

• Rescue Techniques

• Certificate III Transport and Warehousing

• Driver Training

• Plant Training

• Plant Assessments

• Forklift Training and Assessment

• Four Wheel Drive Training

• Crane Training and Assessments

• Other refresher training courses and site safety audits

How to gain your qualification faster

Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) is “the acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge” that you have gained through previous studies, work and life experiences. If RPL is granted, this will mean that you will not have to complete the study or assessments for a unit or units of competency.

How long does the course take?

Duration: 24 months Location: Metropolitan & Remote sites Trainee/Instructor Ratio: Max 10:1

Course Cost

The Certificate III in Training and Logistics (Warehouse and Storage) is run as a full-fee course.

$2310

Enroll now

Help with the cost of your learning

You may be eligible for financial assistance as this course is approved for Centrelink student payments. Please contact your nearest Centrelink office to discuss your eligibility. AOT’s Centrelink registration number is 4P727. Government funding may be available for existing employees. (Eligibility conditions apply.)

Visit http://www.aot.edu.au/ for more information.

About AOT

The Certificate III in Training and Logistics (Warehouse and Storage) is one of the training education courses offered by Accredited Online Training (AOT). AOT is Australia’s premiere online training organization providing nationally recognized training at Certificate I, II, III, IV and Diploma Level, as well as short courses such as business administration courses, business courses, human resources courses and Human resources management.

Jumpstart your career through continuous education, visit AOT today!

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Forklift narrow squeeze

roy — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:45:06 +0000

Don’t let this happen to you. Clark can help you with warehouse safety.

Duration : 0:0:35

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Forklift Fail

roy — Sun, 17 May 2009 14:23:16 +0000

Forklift Fail Warehouse Collapses Subscribe

Duration : 0:1:5

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Forklift Crash

roy — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:00:09 +0000

A video that was going around in an email. I don’t know who this is, or if this for sure happened at Home Depot. There is no audio.

Duration : 0:0:35

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Forklift Training Required

roy — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:08:36 +0000

Looks to be a security camera shot. Congested aisles and a load to large to fit …

Duration : 0:0:35

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Rocla Automated WH Truck

roy — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:32:13 +0000

Duration : 0:1:45

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Tankthrows of the day #2

roy — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:24:07 +0000

Got some nice throws with a forklift on Blood Harvest lvl 2

Duration : 0:1:26

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Forklift Fail

roy — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:31:47 +0000

For more, visit http://failblog.org

Duration : 0:0:32

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Workplace Fire Safety Video

roy — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:00:16 +0000

National Safety Compliance offers a large selection of safety training videos, dvds, powerpoint presentations on topics such as Workplace Safety, Hazwoper, Bloodborne Pathogens, Back Safety, Forklift Safety, OSHA Regulations and more.

Duration : 0:2:29

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