This course is designed for the individual with lift truck operator experience but has not had formal training. This program will be specifically geared to your application and equipment, and will enhance and revive your operators’ awareness of safe lift truck operation. Operators are given a written test and a hands-on evaluation. This course will provide the attendee with a Lift Truck Certificate upon successful completion of both theoretical and practical components. Included are certificates and wallet cards for each operator and all necessary paperwork for company records. At the conclusion of this program students should be able to demonstrate safe operation of forklift as required by the OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard CFR- 29 -1910-178.
Course Duration:
4 hours of Theory Operator Practical Evaluation Test
Course Content:
·Introduction to OSHA ·Standard Federal Requirements 29 CFR 1910.178 ·Pedestrian awareness ·Basic principles: lift truck design and operation ·Parts of a truck/pre-shift inspection ·Operation of truck ·Fuel sources (battery and propane and Diesel / Gasoline) ·General safety rules/guidelines ·Summary (written test) · Operator Practical evaluations Test – (Must Pass)
Forklift Classification
Class I Sitdown Electric Truck - Cushion Tires Class II Standup Electric Truck Class III Electric Pallet Jacks Class IV Sitdown Internal Combution Truck - Cushion Tires Class V Sitdown Internal Combution Truck - Pneumatic Air Tires Class VI Tractors Class VII Rough Terrains Trucks
Company Group or Individual Training
Minumum and Maximum students
· 1 - 3 Students · 4 - 10 Students · 11 - More
Evaluations:
Must Pass Written Evaluation Must Pass a Operator Practical Evaluation Test
School Equipment:
Students will have the opportunity to use the following school equipment or company equipment as required throughtout the program: Sit-Down I/C Counterbalance class IV lift truck
Class Size:
Classes generally range in size from 4 to 15 students
