Did you know? Use by and storage.
Did you know? Use by and storage. While completing a forklift verification of competence (VOC) or conducting a forklift licence course with experienced drivers, it’s too often the case that the trainees are un aware of the stamped date on the LPG bottle. Not only does this date go unnoticed but there are misconceptions about […]
The most important forklift lever?
The most important forklift lever? When placing loads or picking them up, a common practice is to attempt this simple function when the forklift forks are not flat. The tilt function lever is arguably the most important lever. Forklift lift trucks are designed to pick up loads and place them as opposed to pushing, pulling […]
Free driver assessment resources
Free driver assessment resources Most forklift operators maintain a professional approach to driving a forklift. Unfortunately, the pressures of getting the job done quickly can lead shortcuts being made. In other words, bad habits creep in. If not addressed, bad habits can spread throughout an organisation resulting in mediocre performance endangering lives. Start breaking down […]
Duty of care resources.
Duty of care resources. Regrettably, I often find that forklift drivers do not have the fundamental knowledge required to operate a forklift in a safe manner. Even the most basic concepts are unknown, such as lifting capacities (with or without attachments), load centre, confined space, and requirements for allowing a passenger to be on a […]
Is it re-rated?
Is it re-rated? There’s virtually an unlimited number of attachments that can be used with a forklift truck. Before fitting a non standard attachment to a forklift, the manufacturer’s input is essential to ensure compatibility. In addition, non standard attachments are often installed without considering the effect they have on the machines lifting capacity. By […]
Introducing FST© Modernising Forklift Training for the Digital Ag
Introducing FST© Modernising Forklift Training for the Digital Ag Revolutionise your forklift training with Onsite Forklift Licensing’s cutting-edge Fork Safe Tech © (FST)! As a leading forklift trainer and assessor in Western Australia, we’ve spearheaded the shift towards digital assessments, keeping pace with industry advancements and prioritising safety every step of the way. Our innovative […]
Difference between a forklift and a walkie stacker.
Difference between a forklift and a walkie stacker. A walkie stacker, also known as a pedestrian stacker or walk-behind stacker, is a powered industrial truck designed for lifting and stacking pallets and other heavy loads. A forklift could be described in a similar way however, while the operator of a forklift occupies the vehicle and […]
How often do you see this?
How often do you see this? It’s a common mistake for Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) bottles to be stored upside down after being removed from the forklift to indicate the bottle is ’empty’. This is a dangerous practice as LPG bottles are never completely empty. Placing them upside down submerges the safety relief valve which […]
Bad habits
Bad habits Most forklift operators are professional and maintain the high standard of driving skills they learnt when they first obtained their High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) to drive a LF class forklift. Unfortunately, some times the rush to get work done takes precedence and corners may be cut. In other words, bad habits creep […]
English as a 2nd language
English as a 2nd language Due to the increase in Australia’s immigration levels there has been a corresponding increase in the number of candidates attempting to obtain High Risk Work Licences (HRWL). This is understandable as such a licence greatly improves the potential to find employment or improve on a position currently held. Under the […]