Learning Outcomes

The Basics of a Forklift

Forklift Emergencies

Safety When Operating a Forklift

Lesson Summary

This module discusses the operational requirements of forklifts and the potential risks to occupational health and safety. It outlines the specific requirements for lifting, securing, and transferring loads, as well as load positioning with a forklift.

Risks of Lifting the Load

Before Operating the Forklift

Environmental Conditions

Different Conditions

Tools and Equipment

Post-Lifting, Securing and Transferring Activities

In this module, you will gain comprehensive knowledge on how to effectively secure, transfer, and prepare loads for lifting, ensuring that you are fully equipped to handle these tasks safely and efficiently. You will receive detailed instructions on properly using this equipment per its design and specifications to maximise safety.

Forklift Operations and Safety - Course Assessment

Learn how to operate a forklift, and perform post-lifting, securing, transferring, and positioning activities.

Forklift Operations and Safety

Students who take this course will learn how to operate a forklift and its safety regulations. Forklift operators work for many different types of businesses, such as mines, warehouses, large storage facilities, construction sites, and transportation companies. Operating, post-lifting, securing, transferring, and positioning tasks on a forklift are all covered in the training while adhering to safety. Sound intriguing? Enrol today!

Understanding the Importance of a Safety Policy

Key Components of a Safety Policy

Identifying Stakeholders

Learn the basics of safety policies, including their definition, purpose, and legal requirements. Discover key components like objectives, roles, and communication strategies. Identify stakeholders and understand their roles in policy development and implementation.

Assessing Organisational Needs

Structuring the Safety Policy

Legal Considerations and Compliance

Dive into creating effective safety policies by assessing organisational needs through safety audits and risk identification. Learn to structure your policy with clear statements and essential elements, tailoring it for various departments. Explore legal considerations to ensure compliance with relevant laws and industry standards.

Communicating the Safety Policy

Monitoring and Enforcement

Reviewing and Updating the Safety Policy

Sample Safety Policy

Learn to effectively communicate safety policies through strategies, training, and ensuring understanding at all levels. Establish monitoring mechanisms, reporting procedures, and manage non-compliance. Review and update policies regularly, incorporating feedback and adapting to regulatory and workplace changes.

Safety Policy Specialist - Course Assessment

This is a free comprehensive Alison-Approved course for becoming a Safety Policy Specialist to ensure workplace safety.

Safety Policy Specialist Training

The Alison-approved course in safety policy specialist provides essential skills to create, implement, and maintain effective safety policies. This comprehensive course guides individuals and organisations in crafting policies that ensure legal compliance, promote a strong safety culture, and minimise workplace hazards. Participants will learn how to communicate policies clearly, involve stakeholders, and continually improve safety practices.

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Methodology

Job Safety Analysis

Breaking the Job Down into Steps

This course will equip students with the skills they will need to enter the working environment with confidence. This covers the study of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA). Providing a methodical way to evaluate risks related to hazards. HIRA Safety assists in identifying the goal of an accident and offers risk management strategies.

Auditing

Auditing Steps

Simulated Safety Audit

Inspections - Safety

Types of Inspections

Accident Investigation

Accident Investigation Reports

Personal Protective Equipment

Face Protection

Ear/Respiratory Protection

Body Protection

Hazard Communication Program

The Employer

Material Safety Data Sheets

HazCom Employee Training

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) - Assessment

Obtaining confidence in HIRA equips you with tools to recognise and effectively manage potential risks.

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Promoting safety and preventing accidents in the workplace requires a thorough understanding of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment. You can drastically lower the chance of risks materialising by honing your ability to recognise possible dangers and closely adhering to safety regulations. Being proficient in these areas is essential for handling circumstances that could result in harmful behaviours in an appropriate manner.

Definition and Classification of Hazardous Chemicals

Regulatory Framework and Standards

Purpose of Chemical Labelling

Safe Storage and Handling of Hazardous Chemicals

Emergency Response and First Aid

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Workplace Safety Practices

Health and Safety of Hazardous Chemicals - Assessment

In this course, you will learn how to receive, handle and store hazardous chemicals safely according to the law.

Health and Safety of Hazardous Chemicals

This course empowers you to confidently create a safer workplace by understanding how to manage hazardous chemicals effectively. You’ll discover practical ways to prevent accidents, respond quickly to emergencies, and protect yourself and others using proper safety practices. Through engaging, real-world scenarios, the course demonstrates how applying these skills can enhance both your personal safety and professional expertise.

Hazards Associated With Machinery

Risk Control of Machinery Hazards

Machine Guards

Machine Guards Design Requirements

Interlocking Devices

Presence Sensing Devices

Protective Devices

Complimentary Protective Measures

This module will familiarize you with machinery hazards, how to assess their risk levels, and the hierarchy of control measures that can be implemented to manage the above hazards. As part of the control measures, you will learn about the different types of machinery safeguards, their classification, the benefits and limitations of each type.

Machine Safeguarding Principles - Course Assessment

Learn how to protect equipment and workers from hazards posed by machines in this free online health and safety course.

Machine Safeguarding Principles

This health and safety course explains how machine-safeguarding practices can prevent machinery-related accidents. The course focuses on hazard identification and risk assessment and shows you how to manage risks using the hierarchy of control measures. The course will also provide an in-depth look at the various types of machine guards and safeguarding devices used to control common machinery hazards and meet international standards.

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