Lithium battery fire! – which extinguisher?
Lithium batteries on forklift trucks For fires associated with forklift lithium batteries, the recommended fire extinguisher type is typically a Class D fire extinguisher, specifically designed for metal fires, including lithium. Additionally, some extinguishers with specialised agents, like Lith-X powder or certain clean agent systems, are designed to handle lithium-ion battery fires effectively. It is […]
Driver assessment resources – Free stuff.
Driver assessment resources – Free stuff. Onsite Forklift Licencing are committed to help ensure a safe work place when it comes to operating mobile plant such as forklifts and walkie stackers. To this end, in addition to our Nationally accredited forklift course, walkie stacker training and VOC offers, our website has access to free […]
Walkie stacker license?
Walkie stacker licence? A walkie stacker does not require the operator to be licensed since a walkie stacker is not categorised a high risk work machine. Though there are many similarities to a forklift truck, the operator walks along with the machine rather than occupying a driver seat position to operate it. Walkies stackers are […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
LF license you say!
LF license you say! ValuEquip 16T 1200 LC from Total Forklift Services An LF class licence to operate a forklift truck allows the holder to operate forklifts regardless of lifting capacity. This counter balanced unit is rated at 16T. While it could be operated by any holder of a LF licence, an employer would first […]