Forklift Training Counterbalance
Accredited counterbalance forklift operator training for safe and legal forklift operation in Ireland.
About This Course
Operating a counterbalance forklift without adequate training is illegal under Irish health and safety legislation and carries serious risk of injury. Forklift accidents are a significant cause of workplace deaths and serious injuries each year.
Our Counterbalance Forklift Training course is delivered by accredited instructors and covers both the theoretical and practical elements of safe forklift operation. Participants learn how to carry out pre-operational checks, handle loads safely, and operate in busy warehouse and yard environments.
Upon successful completion, participants receive a forklift operator certificate valid for three to five years.
What You Will Learn
- Forklift legislation and operator responsibilities
- Forklift truck components and controls
- Pre-operational inspection procedures
- Load handling principles and stability triangle
- Safe stacking and de-stacking techniques
- Travelling safely with a load
- Operating in pedestrian areas and on ramps
- Refuelling and battery charging procedures
- End-of-shift procedures
- Practical assessment including manoeuvring and load handling
Who Is This Course For?
Warehouse operatives, logistics staff, yard workers, and anyone required to operate a counterbalance forklift truck as part of their role.
