Safe load-centre awareness is a core competency for all operators of electric counterbalance forklifts, as most avoidable forklift stability accidents in daily material handling scenarios are linked to insufficient understanding of how load position affects vehicle balance. Unlike basic operation training that only reminds operators to follow rated load limits, targeted load-centre training helps staff identify hidden risks that cannot be judged by naked weight reading alone.

The first module of standard training focuses on basic theoretical knowledge of load centre. Trainees will learn the definition of standard load centre distance specified for electric counterbalance forklifts, and master how to calculate the equivalent centre of gravity for irregularly shaped, off-centre or stacked goods. They will understand that once the actual load centre moves beyond the designed allowable range, the effective load that the vehicle can safely carry will drop significantly, even if the total weight of the goods is lower than the nominal rated load. This session also clears up common misconceptions, such as assuming stable goods placed on pallets always match the default load centre.

Practical operation training is the key part of the whole program. Under the guidance of certified trainers, operators will complete multiple simulated exercises: measuring the actual centre position of different types of goods, adjusting load weight according to the offset of centre position, keeping proper backward tilt of the mast during travelling, and avoiding sharp steering or sudden braking when lifting loads to certain heights. Trainees will also learn to adjust operation strategies for specific scenarios, including narrow aisle stacking, high-level rack picking, and inclined surface transfer, to prevent accidental shift of load centre that may cause vehicle tip-over.

Regular refresh training is necessary to solidify correct operation habits. Each facility can arrange periodic assessment on load-centre awareness, correct non-standard operation behaviors that may cause hidden risks in daily work, and update training content according to new work scenarios introduced in daily material handling. Proper implementation of such training can effectively reduce workplace safety incidents, protect the safety of operators and surrounding staff, lower the damage rate of goods and facilities, and support stable and efficient warehouse operation.