The Port Forklift Operator Development Program aims to provide operators with comprehensive training and certification to ensure safe and efficient forklift operation in ports. The program focuses on enhancing workplace safety and operational skills.
The training is for professional development purposes, and the certificate obtained does not replace the MYK authorization certificate in trainings where the MYK authorization certificate is mandatory.
1. Basic Principles and Operation of Port Forklifts
- Structure and main components of forklifts
- Types and features of port forklifts
- Forklift operation principles: Load lifting, balance, and safety
2. Forklift Safety and Occupational Health
- Safe forklift operation: Basic safety rules and procedures
- Preventive measures to avoid accidents
- Load lifting and transport safety: Key considerations
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) usage: Gloves, helmet, safety shoes
- Emergency procedures: Fire, accidents, and first aid
- Environmental safety measures for port forklifts
3. Forklift Operator Skills and Operations
- Correct forklift operation: Lifting, unloading, and balance adjustments
- Height adjustments and maneuvering techniques
- Safe driving within the port: Turning, changing directions, and parking
- Load handling and stacking methods
- Height measurements and verification
- Proper load placement
4. Maintenance and Fault Detection of Port Forklifts
- Basic forklift maintenance procedures: Oil changes, tire checks, brake systems
- Fault detection and repair processes
- Best practices for forklift cleaning and upkeep
- Periodic maintenance schedules and checklists
5. Legal Regulations and Standards for Forklift Operators
- Legal regulations for port forklift operators
- Workplace safety standards and international laws
- Local and global regulations on forklift usage in ports
- Certification and training requirements
6. Practical Training and Simulations
- Real-world forklift operation in port settings
- Loading and unloading practice exercises
- Forklift maneuvering simulations
- Workplace safety scenarios and problem-solving
7. Certification and Career Opportunities
- Certification process for port forklift operators
- Employment opportunities for certified operators
- Career development and growth within the port sector
- Further training and advancement opportunities for forklift operators
The training is open to corporate collaborations, and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be re-planned based on the corporate participant profile and your specific needs. Following mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (In-person, Online) will be determined, and the related processes will be completed. If an agreement is reached, the suitable dates and times for your institution's participants and our instructors, as well as the location of the training, will be determined.