This document provides an introduction to a forklift licence course. It defines a forklift as a powered industrial vehicle with a mast and elevating carriage to carry forks or other devices above 900mm, excluding walk-behind machines. It lists the main parts of a forklift as the mast, forks, backrest, and overhead guard. The mast supports the lifting mechanism. Forks are designed to lift pallets to place loads. The backrest prevents loads from falling back on operators and supports loads. The overhead guard protects operators from falling loads and tipping incidents.

1. FORKLIFT LICENCE
COURSE
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2. INTRODUCTION
A forklift is a powered industrial truck
that has the following:
What is a forklift?

3. INTRODUCTION
A forklift is a powered industrial truck
that has the following:
- A mast and an elevating load
carriage where forks or other
devices are attached
What is a forklift?

4. INTRODUCTION
A forklift is a powered industrial truck
that has the following:
- A mast and an elevating load
carriage where forks or other
devices are attached
- The capability of raising the load
more than 900mm off the ground
What is a forklift?

5. INTRODUCTION
A forklift is a powered industrial truck
that has the following:
- A mast and an elevating load
carriage where forks or other
devices are attached
- The capability of raising the load
more than 900mm off the ground
- It does NOT include a walk-behind
or pedestrian machine
What is a forklift?
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6. INTRODUCTION
Mast
Forks
Backrest
Overhead guard
Main parts of a forklift?
Supports the all the
mechanism used to
lift the load

7. INTRODUCTION
Mast
Forks
Backrest
Overhead guard
Main parts of a forklift?
Designed to lift
pallets used to place
loads onto

8. INTRODUCTION
Mast
Forks
Backrest
Overhead guard
Main parts of a forklift?
Prevents the load
from falling back
onto the operator
and also supports
the load

9. INTRODUCTION
Mast
Forks
Backrest
Overhead guard
Main parts of a forklift?
Protects the operator
from falling loads &
also protects the
operator if the
forklift tips over