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Forklift “F” Endorsement

To drive a forklift on a road, the law requires you to have an “F” endorsement on your driver licence.

To qualify for an “F” Endorsement, you must first hold a FULL class drivers licence other

than a motorcycle.

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*OSH Certification Workplaces are different:

To operate a forklift in a place of work you must be properly trained and authorised to do that work.

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Contact Loadsafe for OSH training and Certification

*An "OSH" Certificate is the

historic name for the record

of training that was issued

to forklift operators trained

by an OSH registered

instructor prior to 2007.

In May 2007, Competenz

became responsible for the

auditing and registering of

forklift trainers under the

Approved Code of Practice

for Training Operators and

Instructors of Powered

Industrial Lift Trucks

(Forklifts).

Competenz is the trading

name of New Zealand

Engineering, Food and

Manufacturing Industry

Training Organisation

The Code of Practice

outlines a minimum

standard of training that

should be provided by

forklift owners, managers

and trainers of forklift

operators.

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2 totally different requirements

So, to drive on a road, you need an F endorsement.

And to operate in a place of work, you need to be trained and authorised.

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This study material will prepare you for the written and practical tests to obtain your F licence endorsement.

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Documents, labels & plates

Forklifts being driven on the road must display the following;

• Registration plate

• Current Licence Label

• Current Warrant of Fitness

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These are the

documents that contain

rules and regulations that must be obeyed.

Rules and regulations

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Dimensions

Forklifts used on the road are bound by the same maximum dimensions as heavy rigid vehicles.

The maximum dimensions without a

permit are as follows;

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Maximum width

Maximum 2.5 metres or 1.25m from the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle.

Also, if a load extends out from the side of the forklift by 200mm or more then an over-dimensional flag is required.

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Yes it’s the same rule

that applies to trucks and any other

vehicle that will be

driven on a road!

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Maximum Height

The maximum height from the ground to the highest point of the load or vehicle is 4.25 metres.

Remember: Always drive with your mast and load low.


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Maximum front overhang

The maximum front overhang allowed is 3 metres forward from the front edge of the drivers seat.



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Single tyred axle

The maximum weight allowed over a single tyred axle is 6000kgs.



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Twin tyred axle

The maximum weight allowed on an axle with twin tyres is 8200kgs.



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Licences and vehicle weight

A driver of a forklift with a class one licence plus F endorsement can operate a forklift with a gross laden weight up to 18,000kgs.

A driver of a forklift with a class

two licence plus F endorsement can operate a forklift with a gross laden weight 18,000kgs or over.



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Factors that may affect safety

A faulty forklift can contribute to an accident.

• Always inspect your forklift to

make sure it is safe to operate. • Also check that the WoF and

rego are current and that it can be legally driven on a public road, to avoid infringement fines.

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Environmental factors

Environmental factors can contribute to a forklift accident.

• Road conditions – Stability may be affected by camber, gradient or uneven and rough surfaces such as potholes

• Light conditions may reduce visibility. E.g. sunstrike, overcast or fading light and night time.

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Environmental factors

• Weather conditions – Reduced friction on rain wet surface may affect steering and braking resulting in loss of control.

• Other road users including traffic or pedestrians may be distracting or act unpredictably.

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Driving with a load

When driving with a load, the same hazards exist as when unloaded however, the load can also create a risk.

• Ensure the load does not block your vision.

• Remember that loads must be secured to the vehicle when travelling on a public road.

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Precautions when loading or unloading trucks

Make sure the truck is parked in a safe and level position. The truck driver must remain in

a safe and visible position. Always look out for traffic and

pedestrians.

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Use a safety person if required. All involved should

use hi-viz vests to improve visibility.

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Temporary signs Hazard & warning lights turned on. Traffic control person Cones or barriers Sound the horn to warn others Reduce your speed Go later if road busy Use additional lighting

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Parking and shutdown

Apply parking brake

Fork tips touching ground

Steering wheels straight ahead

LPG valve closed (if fitted)

Battery switch turned off (if fitted)

Key removed and forklift secured.

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Practical Assessment

When you have completed your written assessment, you must then demonstrate safe road driving techniques and practical knowledge. The next 4 slides prepare you for the practical assessment.

Following are the points that the assessor will want to see you demonstrate.

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Now you know all you need to obtain your F endorsement certificate. Contact LOADSAFE to find an assessor near you. [email protected]

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