Marina Forklift Operator Training Class - V - Marina Truck
Course Description:
This is a fully comprehensive course designed for experienced lift truck operators with the skills and knowledge necessary for a variety of responsibilities and function involved in the operation and maintenance of the forklift. The training enforces the safety of the pedestrian and the operator. Pre-start up inspection and startup safety procedures, routine maintenance practice, and operating techniques are examined.This course is comprised of intensive classroom instruction, including discussion and a written test, as well as hands-on practical training and evaluation. 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.
Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a lift truck certificate as proof of training
Course Duration:
· 4 hours ( 3 Hour Theory and 1 Hour of Practical Evaluation ) · Four operators per session to allow for maximum instructor/operator interaction
Program Outline:
Theoretical
· 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) · Practical evaluations – (Must Pass)
Practical
· performing of pre-shift inspection · battery maintenance and charging procedures · propane cylinder exchange · safe operating techniques · load handling/selection · dock safety · extensive hands-on training and application
Evaluations:
Must Pass Written Evaluation Must Pass Practical Evaluation
School Equipment:
Students will have the opportunity to use the following school equipment as required throughtout the program: Marina Forklift.
Class Size:
Classes generally range in size from 4 to 8 students
