CM Labs Simulations, the developer of Vortex training simulators, unveiled its new Forklift Simulator Training Pack, which allows institutions to go beyond minimum training requirements.
With the Forklift Training simulations, operators can prepare for certification and learn advanced exercises like loading a ramp. The Forklift Training Pack joins a full fleet of lifting equipment simulation training options from CM Labs.
“The forklift is the most popular piece of heavy equipment, but it’s also the one with the highest incident rates,” says Julien Richer-Lanciault, product manager at CM Labs. “Because the forklift can be extremely unstable, overturns are common; in fact, it’s [the] leading cause of fatalities involving lift trucks. With our training pack, students acquire a thorough understanding of the machine’s limits so they can safely operate a forklift and avoid such hazards."
Students are challenged with progressive learning exercises that cover everything from basic to advanced skills. Operators learn the fundamentals such as driving around objects and inclines, aligning the forks with the pallet and handling different loads, while also being exposed to more complex scenarios like working in confined spaces as well as driving with and positioning a ramp. Built-in certification exercises ensure operators receive the most comprehensive and practical training to better prepare for the real thing. Customizable scoring allows users to weight each metric for objective and standardized evaluation.
Information provided by CM Labs Simulations and edited by Alexis Sheprak.
