Online forklift awareness course for operators and pedestrians

“Our Forklift Awareness e-learning course provides vital, accessible training for all, not just operators,” explains Adam Smith, Commercial Director at Mentor. “Statistically, pedestrians working in the vicinity of these trucks are the most likely to be hurt should an accident occur, yet they often don’t receive any forklift-specific training to help them understand the risks. This course emphasises that everyone has a role to play in site safety. Pedestrians and operators must both understand the importance of keeping a safe distance and the potential consequences if they don’t. 

Mentor have drawn on a multitude of interactive learning tools to ensure the course provokes impact and keeps learners engaged throughout. The course uses real-life CCTV footage, dramatisations and accident statistics, alongside multi-choice quizzes to confirm knowledge at the end of every module. Adam continues, ‘Forklift accidents cause hundreds of serious injuries and multiple fatalities every year, which is why we were keen to create a hard-hitting course, designed to affect real behavioural change. 

“The course is a great reminder to existing staff about why it is important to stay alert and not let complacency creep in over time. But it is also ideal as an onboarding tool for new starters, as it will ensure that anyone planning to work with or near lift trucks understands the risks and how to keep themselves and others safe, from day one.”

Also available as a classroom-based course or via video conferencing, the addition of a fully online alternative follows in the footsteps of Mentor’s popular ‘Managing Forklift Operations’ course, which added a popular e-learning version recently. 

Much like the managers course, the new online Forklift Awareness training can be completed in a matter of hours, at the individual’s own pace, from anywhere they choose. 

“With our remote learning options, staff get all the benefits of a face-to-face course, at their convenience,” adds Adam. “We hope to help businesses increase accessibility to important awareness training by reducing potential disruption to work schedules and making the process more cost and time-efficient.”

If you are interested in the Forklift Awareness e-learning course, please visit https://www.mentorflttraining.co.uk/news/new-online-forklift-awareness-course or call Mentor on 01246 956706.