Powered Industrial Truck Operator

This Powered Industrial Truck Operator training was designed to cover the current safety training requirements found in the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 standards for Powered Industrial Trucks. The training is intended to cover forklift safety rules and regulations for all types and classifications of Powered Industrial Trucks.

Description

OSHA FORKLIFT TRAINING COURSE DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this training is to help you become a qualified Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) operator — an operator who has the knowledge and skills to operate a Powered Industrial Truck in a safe and professional manner.

OSHA FORKLIFT TRAINING COURSE OBJECTIVES

To implement safe operating practices and awareness of safe operating procedures to reduce or eliminate forklift-related incidents and accidents. To increase overall knowledge of forklift operating principles.

OSHA FORKLIFT TRAINING COURSE TOPICS COVERED

4 Hour Class Room Session: Est. 20 – 45 mins. per student per forklift for hands-on portion. This time includes hands-on vehicle maintenance inspection and is highly based on the students experience level of the equipment being operated.

Powered Industrial Truck Knowledge-you will learn about:

Types of Powered Industrial Trucks
Powered Industrial Truck operation
Powered Industrial Truck safety
Powered Industrial Truck maintenance
Powered Industrial Truck refueling and recharging.

Operating Skills

You will have an opportunity to gain hands-on experience operating a Powered Industrial Truck. For the hands-on evaluation, we will use each type of lift the employee will operate i.e Class 2 and/or Class 5.

The student will be evaluated while completing an obstacle course, driving in both forward and reverse. Several maneuvers must be completed properly and safely to pass this portion of the class.

For more information, please visit OSHA.gov.

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