Forklift & Machinery Safety Training
Forklift competency and general machinery safety at your site. Delivered in English, BM or Mandarin across Malaysia.
Also known in Malay as: Kursus Keselamatan Forklift dan Mesin
1 day
On-site, anywhere in Malaysia
English, BM & Mandarin
HRD Corp claimable
Certificate of attendance
Who it’s for
Forklift operators
Warehouse & logistics staff
Maintenance crews
Safety officers & supervisors
Plant & factory managers
When you need it
- New operators joining your team. Ensure they understand pre-operation checks, load limits, and safe manoeuvring before they work independently.
- DOSH or insurer audit coming. Show that operators have been trained on powered industrial trucks under the Factories and Machinery Act 1967.
- Incident or near-miss involving machinery. Re-train the team on stability, pedestrian awareness, and lockout/tagout basics.
- Refuelling or battery safety concerns. Cover correct procedures for LPG, diesel, and electric forklift refuelling and charging.
What your team walks away with
- Conduct pre-operation inspections and spot faults before they cause incidents
- Calculate load capacity and maintain stability during lifting and stacking
- Execute safe manoeuvring, stacking, and pedestrian awareness on busy floors
- Apply refuelling and battery safety practices for LPG, diesel, and electric trucks
- Understand basic machinery lockout/tagout procedures to prevent unexpected energisation
How it runs at your site
1
You send headcount and dates
WhatsApp your site location, number of operators and preferred dates.
2
We confirm and arrive
We confirm the session and run the 1-day training at your site, using your forklifts and machinery for practical demonstration.
3
Assessment and records
Participants complete a practical assessment. We hand over attendance records and certificates of attendance.
Syllabus
View the full module list
- Pre-operation inspection — Daily checks for tyres, hydraulics, forks, lights, brakes, and warning devices before starting the shift.
- Load capacity and stability — Understand load centres, weight distribution, and the stability triangle to prevent tip-overs.
- Safe manoeuvring and stacking — Forward and reverse driving, ramp negotiation, stacking at height, and racking clearance.
- Pedestrian awareness — Horn use, visibility zones, pedestrian crossings, and communication signals in shared traffic areas.
- Refuelling and battery safety — Safe procedures for LPG cylinder change, diesel refuelling, and lead-acid battery charging and ventilation.
- Machinery lockout/tagout basics — Isolate energy sources, apply locks and tags, and verify zero energy before maintenance.
- Practical demonstration — Hands-on exercise with your site’s forklifts, supervised by the trainer with live feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should attend Forklift & Machinery Safety training?
Forklift operators, warehouse staff, maintenance crews, safety officers, and supervisors who operate or oversee powered industrial trucks and machinery in Malaysian workplaces.
How long does the Forklift & Machinery Safety training take?
Naja Safety’s Forklift & Machinery Safety training is a 1-day programme delivered at your site. It can be extended on request to cover additional machinery or deeper practical sessions.
Is Forklift & Machinery Safety training required by law in Malaysia?
Yes. The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 and DOSH guidelines on powered industrial trucks require that forklift and machinery operators be adequately trained to ensure safe operation.
Can the training be conducted at our site?
Yes. We deliver Forklift & Machinery Safety training on-site across Malaysia, using your actual equipment and layout for practical demonstrations.
Is this training HRD Corp claimable?
Naja Safety is an HRD Corp registered training provider. Our programmes are HRD Corp claimable — subject to your own HRD Corp registration status and the programme submitted. We will confirm before you commit.
What does the practical demonstration cover?
The practical demonstration covers pre-operation inspection, safe manoeuvring and stacking, load capacity and stability checks, pedestrian awareness drills, and basic lockout/tagout procedures.
How many participants per session?
It depends on the course and the venue. Tell us your headcount and we’ll plan the sessions around it.
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Jika anda mencari keselamatan forklift atau kursun mesin, hubungi kami melalui WhatsApp.
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One-day forklift and machinery safety training at your site. WhatsApp your headcount and location to get started.
We come to you
In-house training for company groups, in person at your premises, anywhere in Malaysia.
- Hours: 9am to 5pm for each training day.
- Included: slide handouts and a certificate of attendance for each participant who completes the course.
- You provide: a training room, a projector and light refreshments.
- HRD Corp: claimable, subject to HRD Corp terms and conditions.
- Dates: set to suit you, subject to HRD Corp grant approval if you claim.
- Who we train: company and organisation groups. We don't run classes for individuals.