Safe operation of forklift trucks? Rentit.

Forklift training courses are certified programmes designed to teach the safe operation of industrial trucks. They provide theoretical and practical knowledge in accordance with SUVA guidelines, with the aim of preventing accidents and improving efficiency in warehousing and transport operations. Upon passing the examination, participants receive a forklift licence that is recognised in Switzerland.

Forklift training is important for preventing accidents, reducing damage to property and ensuring safety in the workplace. It teaches participants how to handle industrial trucks correctly, raises awareness of hazards and ensures that forklifts are used efficiently and in compliance with the law, in accordance with SUVA guidelines. Furthermore, a forklift licence is often a legal requirement and improves participants’ career prospects.

Employers are legally obliged to ensure that staff who operate forklift trucks have undergone the appropriate training and hold the relevant certification. This serves not only to ensure the safety of the operators themselves, but also to protect colleagues, materials and company equipment. Upon passing the test, participants receive a forklift licence, which certifies their qualification and is recognised throughout Switzerland. The training courses are delivered by experienced instructors who provide both theoretical and practical instruction. They teach participants how to operate forklift trucks correctly, explain the relevant legal requirements and demonstrate how to handle loads safely in various working environments.

Forklift training course content
 

Theory

• Legal framework, regulations and guidelines
• Technical expertise and types of forklift trucks
• Industrial trucks in operation
• Commissioning and daily checks
• Physics and forces acting on a forklift
• Understanding load capacity charts
• Conduct in internal transport operations
• Health and safety and specific hazards
• Stock-in and stock-out procedures

Practical
training 

• Commissioning and vehicle inspections
• Getting used to the vehicle
• Precise driving and cornering techniques
• Driving with a load
• Loading and unloading
• Stacking in a single operation
• Combined driving and stacking exercises

Final assessment

• Revision of the knowledge learnt
• Theory test
• Practical exam

📅 Course duration:

4-day course (standard)
2-day course (compact)