Lift Truck Operator Training

The Lift Truck Operator Training, OSHA standard CFR 1910.178, is a comprehensive one-day course, incorporating classroom and hands-on training, designed for both new and experienced lift truck operators. For experienced operators, this course helps fine-tune your operating skills and refresh your understanding of safe operating procedures.

Utilizing the highly acclaimed "Coaching" method of non-lecture teaching, this information-packed classroom course encourages participants to observe, analyze and discuss recommended safety practices.

Upon passing the practical forklift test and successful completion of the course, participants receive a wallet-sized certificate of completion indicating that they have received formal instruction in Lift truck Operation. It is recommended that the participant is further evaluated and documented by a competent evaluator at his/her workplace using job site specific lift truck/forklift.

Powered Industrial Truck - Definition:

• Commonly known as forklifts, pallet trucks, rider trucks, fork-trucks, or lift-trucks
• A mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials
• Can be powered through electric or combustion engines

You will learn the following:

• OSHA standards
• Pre-start Safety Inspections
• Design Considerations
• Picking Up the Load
• Moving the Truck
• Setting Down the Load