This code of practice outlines a standard of training that should be provided by forklift owners, managers and trainers of forklift operators. Each work environment may require training to suit the needs of that environment.

While this code has been based on the existing New Zealand Standard NZS/ASME/ANSI B56.1 Safety standard for low and high lift trucks, any other standard providing an equal or better standard and recognised and approved by Standards New Zealand, will be acceptable.

Table of Contents

Notice of Issue
Foreword
Summary of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992
Approved Codes of Practice
Employers' Duties
Hazard Management
Where the Hazard is Significant
Information for Employees
Employers to Involve Employees in the Development of Health and Safety Procedures
Training of Employees
Safety of People Who are not Employees
Employees Duties
Accidents and Serious Harm (Recording and Notification)
Other Legislation

1: General

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Powered Industrial Lift Truck Vehicle Defined
1.3 Commonly Recognised Names

2: Accidents and Serious Harm

2.1 Causes of Forklift Accidents
2.2 Safety of Non-Operators
2.3 Damage to Equipment and Materials
2.4 Operator Monitoring
2.5 Selection of Operators
2.6 Operators to Observe Safety Systems

3: Maintenance of Forklifts

3.1 Owners' and Managers' Responsibilities
3.2 Maintenance and Inspection
3.3 Manufacturers' and Users' Recommendations

4: Instructor Registration

4.1 Procedures and Requirements
4.2 Registration of Existing Instructors
4.3 Training Providers

5: Training Programmes

5.1 Planning a Training Programme
5.2 Syllabus
5.3 Issue of Certificate
5.4 Authorisation to Operate

Part 6: Extract From NZS/ASME/ANSI B56.1c: Operating Safety Rules and Practices

Appendix A: Sample Theory Test

Answers to Sample Theory Test

Appendix B: Pictorial Discussion Paper

Answers to Questions in Pictorial Discussion Paper

Appendix C: Practical Check List

A. Start Position
B. Pick-Up Position
C. Travel Through Course - Forward and Reverse
D. Deposit and Extract From Racking
E. Return to Pallet Pick-Up Position
F. Return Forklift to Original Position
G. General

Appendix D: Summary of Training Course for Operators of Forklifts Theory: Operators' Safety Code

Appendix E: Instructors

1. The Importance of their Contribution
2. Selection
3. Training
4. Aims of Courses
5. Objectives of Training
6. Certification and Registration of Instructors

Appendix F: Example of Certification
Appendix G: Employer's Written Authorisation to Operate Forklift
Example of A Written Authorisation to Operate a Forklift
Appendix H: Accidents and Serious Harm (Records and Notification)
Appendix I: Related Documents