Affordable Forklift Instruction

Below is a brief Structure of A.F.I. Forklift Training Courses,and some requirements to be organised by the companies we visit,and information as to why the theory training is as important as the driving of a forklift.

All pens, note paper and other needed stationary are supplied by A.F.I. All we ask of our customers whenever possible, is to make sure before our arrival, that the following criteria is applied, to ensure that the trainees have a comfortable environment to learn.

1. That as quiet an area as possible is supplied for the theory training only
2. That enough chairs and a table large enough is supplied for the ammount of trainees and the instructor
3. That the room or area supplied for theory training only is warm enough to ensure trainee concentration. This training takes approximately 2-3 hours maximum

NB. If any instructor delivers his theory traing in under 2-3 hours then the content will be inadequate and usually of a poor standard, this would be a hint that the operating safety and all round observational techniques that need to be observed before any driving is done, would be lacking.

It is important to remember that you are paying for your course, and that the theory of forklift operations is equally as important as the driving operations and stacking that need to be learned. In our experience, if the theory training is shortened, then the practical driving side may also be cut short. Your safe forklift operations are now more important than ever, as insurance companies have now started to not pay out, if forklift operator negligence and or no adequate training was supplied. You have a legal obligation to your employees, and visitors alike, to make sure they are safe in the workplace and that every effort has been made to give your staff Adequate & Sufficient Training wherever needed.

A.F.I do not miss any part of the forklift training that is recomended under the H & Safety Guidlines L117.

No matter if you have been operating a forklift for 30 years or 30 minutes, your training will consist of.

1. An explanation as to the 1974 Health & Safety work act, which should be displayed in all work places
2. The 1850 factories act, the first of it's kind, and the massive affect it had for children at work and strangely the leisure industry?
3. The forklift operators safety code, 3a, modern DVD training, 3b, Pictorial evidence of the tragic accidents that happen every day
4. An explanation of FORKLIFT STABILITY and the FULCROM POINT & PIVOT POINTS,dependant upon truck type
5. Chalk and talk board theory, 5b, twenty five theory and multiple choice questions
6. The Theory test itself which should take trainees approx 20 minutes although longer is given to complete it if needed
7. A daily pre use forklift check sheet awareness and demonstration test
8. A thorough explanation of forklift safety,to include correct ways to get on and off truck, the good and bad side of truck, proper park position and travel position and reasons for this.Emergency stops, operator position, to prevent the mouse trap scenario of a truck tipping sideways.Where it is safe and not safe to leave a forklift. The important 3 point turning procedure of observation, a forks and behind de- stack procedure, risk areas, such as pedestrian movement,customers talking to you while you are operating,road and industrial estate traffic area dangers.Racking and high level stacking operations, lorry loading and de-loading. Lorry and van driver positioning and lorry safety procedures when forklifts are loading and de-loading. How to easily enter pallets at high and ground levet first time with no corrections needed. Distances of stacking from walls etc and the 3 main reasons for this.Left and right hand turns loaded and unloaded. Reversing loaded an unloaded.
9. An easy understanding of the driving test that is set for your particular work place
10. If required, two further tests free of charge, to calm any first time nerves, or silly mistakes that can easily be rectified, with a calm explanation of how the trainee can pass the test by reminding themselves of the training that has been learned.

There are many more A.F.I. tips and explanations during your training, that all operators will find useful.

Our Senior Trainer, was for many years an operator himself in Cash & Carrys across London, so he knows the type of pressure and work situations that can arise on a daily basis. Many forklift instructors have had very little real operational experience, and they will often shy away from awkward high stacking etc. All our instructors have to prove to us that their training technique and personal forklift operations are of a very high standard.We feel that the standards we set for ourselves at A.F.I., put us way ahead of our competition, to ensure your training is always of the highest standard each and every time.

Dont Wait Till Its Too Late, Be Smart, Be Safe and Be Trained BY THE BEST (A.F.I.).
Competetive daily rates Monday to Saturday.

Getting in Touch

For immediate contact about any of your training needs, please contact 01342 712 094 or 07921 761 007 or robert.bryce@sky.com - 8am to 7pm Monday to Saturday and he will be happy to discuss your requirements further.