As with any other moving machinery, it is imperative that operators are trained adequately in the safe operation of such machinery to minimize the chances of incidents such as injuries, and even death, along with damage to property from occurring.
Strat Training focuses on the provision of health and safety training which is paramount in each career in every industry regardless of the job needs, requirements, or objectives.
Not only does Strat Training promote health and safety awareness in the workplace, but it encourages compliance with all relevant, related laws, rules, and regulations.
When considering hazards and risks that exist in the workplace, or the potential therefore, it is important to consider the consequences associated with non-compliance when and where persons operate machinery without accredited training.
When considering Forklift Training, or the lack thereof, it is imperative that businesses are aware of the implications.
The dangers involved
When and where Forklifts are operated without the necessary certifications, it opens the door to an array of risks and dangers that may lead to incidents, and even death.
Without accredited training, not only does the operator endanger themselves, but also endangers other employees and the employer as well. Apart from the risk of injury/death/damage to property, there is also the risk of legal actions and even persecution.
The Forklift Training provided by Strat Training is therefore deemed a mandatory precursor to not only operating a forklift, but any other heavy lifting equipment in a manner that is legal.
Law
It is not only dangerous to operate heavy lifting equipment, such as a forklift, without certification, it is also illegal.
As per the Occupational Health and Safety Act 1993, both drivers and operators of heavy lifting equipment must be in possession of a valid Code 01-16 licence. This certifies the operator or driver as a qualified heavy lifting machinery operator.
Should an unlicensed individual cause bodily harm either to themselves or to any other employee, the business may be deemed criminally negligible in a court case.
This may also lead to the issuing of fines against the business for code violations in addition to the business being liable for medical costs or costs pertaining to damages incurred by injured or affected parties.
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Safety
When employees attend and complete the necessary and prescribed health and safety training associated with their work, they are more adequately prepared and informed on how to handle themselves when and should an emergency arise.
Forklift operators, with the accredited training provided by Strat Training, are more thoroughly prepared for both hazards and risks that they can expect in the workplace in addition to the process to follow should an incident occur.
In addition, operators are trained on the safe operation of the machinery, its limitations, in addition to safe practices and protocols to be followed.
For more information please visit Strat Training’s website https://www.strattraining.co.za/. Contact Strat Training via email at training@strattraining.co.za or phone them on 012 752 8841/2.
