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WAREHOUSE FORKLIFT TRAINING
Also know as Powered Industrial Trucks
Course Description:
This program is designed to provide the forklift operator with an understanding and awareness of forklift operations and hazards. This training program meets OSHA's new training requirements for forklift operations (OSHA 1910.178). The course consists of classroom study (course manual provided), a written exam, video presentation, on-site hazard assessment, equipment inspection and a "hands on" performance evaluation of each operator. **
Participants will receive a laminated Photo ID “Certificate of Completion” wallet card valid for three (3) years upon successful completion of this course (This is not a Hoisting License). The customer will receive class rosters and course evaluations. In some states (MA & RI) a Hoisting License may be required. This operator safety training certificate is for the safe operation of a forklift and will satisfy the OSHA requirement of training every 3 years. This class is not a Hoisting License class. If a Hoisting License is required, you must apply for the Hoisting License and attend the hoisting license exam through the state to which you operate a forklift.
Participants will receive a laminated Photo ID “Certificate of Completion” wallet card valid for three (3) years upon successful completion of this course (This is not a Hoisting License). The customer will receive class rosters and course evaluations. In some states (MA & RI) a Hoisting License may be required. This operator safety training certificate is for the safe operation of a forklift and will satisfy the OSHA requirement of training every 3 years. This class is not a Hoisting License class. If a Hoisting License is required, you must apply for the Hoisting License and attend the hoisting license exam through the state to which you operate a forklift.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand technical and stability aspects of forklift operations. - Understand how to identify work place Hazards. - Causes and results of forklift accidents. - Demonstrate how to conduct a site and equipment safety inspection. - Demonstrate through a written exam and "hands on" training, their understanding of safe forklift operations. - An evaluation shall be completed at the time of the initial training and every 3 years thereafter per OSHA. ** You must have the forklift(s)s on site for the Hands-on Evaluation portion of this training.
- Understand technical and stability aspects of forklift operations. - Understand how to identify work place Hazards. - Causes and results of forklift accidents. - Demonstrate how to conduct a site and equipment safety inspection. - Demonstrate through a written exam and "hands on" training, their understanding of safe forklift operations. - An evaluation shall be completed at the time of the initial training and every 3 years thereafter per OSHA. ** You must have the forklift(s)s on site for the Hands-on Evaluation portion of this training.
Topics to be Discussed:Most serious forklift accidents, the different types of forklifts, responsibilities of a forklift operator, site evaluations, equipment inspection, recognizing hazards and forklift stability.
Course Materials Provided:- Forklift Safety Handbook.- Pre-operational forklift inspection checklist.- Certificate of Training Card.
Refresher Training & Re-Training: Refresher Training is required every 3 years, per OSHA. Re-training is required when there is an accident or near miss, when a different machine is introduced, when the work location changes, or when an evaluation indicates the need. (OSHA 1910.178)
Warehouse Forklifts include: Sitdown Electric, Sitdown Propane, Reach Trucks, Stand-up Forklift, Order Pickers, Electric and Non-Electric Forklifts.
We also provide training on Rough Terrain Forklifts.Construction & General Industry.
NOTE: Some States require that you have a hoisting license in order to operate a Warehouse Forklift. This includes needing one for training as well. Before operating any equipment, it is up to the operator of the equipment to check with their state to see if a Hoisting License is required. The Operator of a Warehouse Forklift (PIT) must apply for the Hoisting License through the State to which they operate this equipment.
All classes are taught in English.
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