Forklift Training

Course Description: 

Only trained and competent operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck. All powered industrial truck operators must be trained and certified per OSHA  29 CFR 1910.178(l).

Topics include but not limited to:

• Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the type of truck(s) the operator will be authorized to operate.
• Differences between the truck and the automobile.
• Truck controls and instrumentation: where they are located, what they do, and how they work.
• Engine or motor operation.
• Steering and maneuvering.
• Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations.
• Vehicle capacity.
• Refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries.
• Operating limitations.
• Surface conditions. 
• Load manipulation and stability.
• Pedestrian traffic.
• Ramps and other sloped surfaces. 

Pre-requisites:

•  There are no pre-requisites for this course.

Objectives:

• Understand the training requirements for performing work on and operating  Fork Lifts.
• Understand the general structural requirements.
• Apply safe work practices for working with Fork Lifts.
• Apply safe truck operation.
• Identify types of vehicle(s) being used in the workplace.
• Identify hazards of the workplace created by the use of operation of the truck.

Course Materials: 

This course consists of several different components which include power point presentations, lecture, real life case studies, class discussion and hands on demonstration. Students must bring a picture ID to the class.