• What are forklift trucks?
• What are Pedestrian Operated Forklifts?
• How to operate forklift trucks safely
• How to operate forklift trucks under certain conditions
• What maintenance is needed?
• What not to do with and around forklifts
• Resources

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Forklift trucks

In order to understand the workplace health and safety requirements for forklift trucks, and your obligations under the law you must consider and understand relevant legislation and codes of practice.

What are forklift trucks?
What forklift trucks are, types of forklift trucks, what to do before you buy

What are Pedestrian Operated Forklifts (POFs)?
Safe parking tips, safe operation and maintenance procedures

How to operate forklift trucks safely
Safety procedures, operating forklifts

How to operate forklift trucks under certain conditions
Working in confined spaces, around overhead powerlines, in flammable atmospheres and materials

What maintenance is needed?
Maintenance requirements, using qualified people

What not to do with and around forklifts
Unsafe practices when working around and with forklifts

Resources
Fact sheets, health and safety solutions, case studies and guides