Lesson 1Responding to serious faults: immediate actions, isolating equipment, lockout/tagout basics, notifying supervisor and maintenance, arranging safe transfer of loads if requiredDis part detail di correct way to handle serious faults, including stopping work, isolating di truck, using basic lockout or tagout, telling responsible people, and arranging safe load move.
Spot faults wey need shutdownPark, lower forks and secure di truckUse basic lockout or tagout devicesTell supervisor and maintenance peopleArrange safe move for hanging loadsWrite down di fault and actions takenLesson 2Complete walkaround checklist: forks, carriage, mast, chains, lift hydraulics, tilt cylindersDis cover structured walkaround of di forklift, focusing on forks, carriage, mast, chains, and hydraulic parts. Learners go spot damage, wear, leaks, and wrong alignment wey fit spoil safe lifting.
Check forks for cracks, bends and wearLook at fork locking pins and stopsExamine carriage plate and load backrestInspect mast rails, rollers and weldsCheck chains, anchors and equal tensionInspect tilt and lift cylinders for leaksLesson 3Safety labeling and data plate verification: capacity plate reading, load center understanding, warning labels legibilityDis explain how to find and read di data plate, understand rated capacity and load center, and check say all safety and warning labels dey present, clear, and fit for di attachment and place.
Find and read di truck data plateUnderstand rated capacity and load centerConfirm attachment info on plateCheck warning and hazard label placesVerify label clearness and languageSpot missing or damaged labelsLesson 4Recording and reporting defects: how to fill inspection forms, digital logs, tagging out-of-service equipmentDis show how to record inspection findings proper on paper or digital forms, tag unsafe equipment out of service, and tell faults clear so repairs go done before more use.
Use daily inspection checklists correctRecord faults with clear descriptionsAttach photos or digital proofTag and label out-of-service trucksEscalate big faults quickFollow up on repair done statusLesson 5Battery and electrical system checks: battery state of charge, connector integrity, cable insulation, vent caps, electrolyte level checks (where applicable)Dis describe how to check di traction battery and electrical system, including charge level, connectors, cables, insulation, vent caps, electrolyte levels where fit, and signs of hot or damage.
Check battery charge level indicatorsInspect connectors for damage or sparkingCheck cable path and insulation wearVerify vent caps and covers secureLook at electrolyte levels where allowedSpot leaks, rust or hot spotsLesson 6Brake system checks: parking brake, service brakes, brake fluid level indications, pedal feelDis cover checks of service and parking brakes, including pedal feel, travel, holding power, and warning signs, making sure di forklift fit stop and hold safe on flat and sloped ground.
Check parking brake hold on slopeAssess service brake stop distanceEvaluate pedal feel and free travelLook at brake warning indicatorsListen for grinding or squeal soundsSpot signs of hydraulic leaksLesson 7Steering, controls and operator aids: steering mechanism, joystick/levers, horn, lights, mirrors, seat and seatbeltDis address checks of steering, main controls, and operator helps like mirrors, seat, and seatbelt, confirming dem dey present, adjusted, and working to support safe, exact truck operation.
Check steering wheel or tiller free playTest control levers or joystick responseVerify horn and light switch workInspect mirrors and adjust for sightCheck seat condition and adjustmentInspect seatbelt condition and latchingLesson 8Pre-start functional tests: horn, lights, direction, lift/lower/tilt function under no-load conditionsDis focus on pre-start functional checks under no-load, including horn, lights, travel direction, steering, and hydraulic lift, lower, and tilt functions, confirming smooth, expected and safe operation.
Test horn and sound warning devicesCheck headlights, brake and warning lightsVerify forward and reverse choiceConfirm steering response and free playTest lift, lower and tilt with no loadListen for strange noises or shakeLesson 9Wheel and tire checks: wear, cuts, correct inflation (where applicable) and load-bearing conditionDis explain check of wheels and tires for wear, cuts, chunking, flat spots, inflation where fit, and overall load-bearing condition, ensuring di truck fit carry rated loads safe and expected.
Identify tire types on di truckInspect tread wear and remaining depthCheck for cuts, chunking and flat spotsVerify inflation on air tiresAssess rims and wheel fastenersRecognize tires not fit for service
