Course Description

This training consists of two 4-hour sessions. The first part is classroom training with formal lecture, instruction, and a written exam. The second part consists of a hands-on driving course that measures the individual’s ability to operate a specific forklift in a safe manner.

Course Outline

• OSHA 1910.178 Powered Industrial Truck regulations
• OSHA and employer regulations for safe operations
• Hazards you may encounter while operating a powered industrial truck.
• Controls and components common to all powered industrial trucks.
• Identifying and understanding load capacities and control lever functions.
• Pre–shift operator inspections
• Pre–shift operator inspection forms
• Pedestrian safety
• Operating safely on ramps
• How to determine the forklift capacities
• How to determine the “load center”
• What is the “stability triangle” and why is it important
• Safe driving techniques with and without a load
• Safely loading and unloading trailers from a dock
• Proper handling, stacking, loading and unloading methods.
• Specific safety precautions for operating LP (liquid propane), battery, gasoline and diesel powered industrial trucks.
• Propane and gasoline refueling procedures
• Battery charging, watering and safety procedures
• Operate a powered industrial truck safely while negotiating a driving course

Certificates and wallet cards will be issued to attendees who successfully complete both the written test and hands-on driving evaluation.

Course Requirements

Company must provide a forklift capable of passing a pre-operation inspection and an area suitable for setting up a driving course.

Number of participants is limited to 8 per session.