Forklift Operator Certification
Training Program: English or Spanish

OSHA requires employers to provide site-specific and equipment specific instruction to all of their equipment operators. These requirements include strict guidelines regarding what type of course is necessary and the documentation that must be kept by the employer. OSHA regulations dictate that operator certification consist of a combination of formal instruction, practical instruction and evaluation of the operator’s performance in the workplace.  In addition, employers are directed to certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required under the law.  

 

Coaching the Lift Truck Operator is a comprehensive program designed to help you meet the latest OSHA regulations for operator training. The scope provisions of 1910.178(a), which are based on ANSI B56.1 - 1969, remain in effect and will cover:

• Fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motors or internal combustion engines.
• For marine terminal and long shoring industries, all powered industrial trucks are covered, no matter what specialized name they are given.

Applicable to all of your employees regardless of experience level, this one-day program covers all areas of safe operation and maintenance. This full-day training is designed to help participants understand key elements of the powered industrial trucks regulation issued by the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA). Emphasis is placed on safe operation and maintenance of powered hand trucks, lift trucks, forklifts and pedestrian safety. This program includes practical hands-on experience conducting a pre-trip inspection, lifting, backing & working in confined areas. Certification valid for three (3) years.

 

Course Goals:

• Recognize reasons to inspect and retrieve from service defective vehicle
• Use proactive approaches to driving safety efforts to gain a competitive advantage and reduce accidents.
• Understand the principles behind load handling safety and capacities of the vehicle
• Maintain effective communication with pedestrians
• Learn the hazards inherent to the workplace.
• Understand vehicle maintenance, care and inspection procedures.

 

Course Topics:

• OSHA  laws governing lift truck use and operation 
• truck types 
• pre-shift inspection 
• data plates 
• load centers 
• the stability triangle 
• effects of mast tilt 
• load stability 
• ramp operation 
• picking/placing loads 
• operation at loading docks in trailers and railcars 
• pedestrian traffic concerns 
• refueling/recharging 
• other situations unique to your operation 

 

 

Forklift Operator Certification Annual Review

The Forklift Operator Annual REVIEW is designed to update operators on current regulations and operating techniques. This half-day course review features a practical test, which consists of a pre-trip inspection, lifting techniques, backing, parking and working in confined spaces through an obstacle course. Students must pass this test annually to maintain NSC credentials.

 

The REVIEW should also be required for those operators involved in an accident or those who have been observed driving in an unsafe manner. Certification valid for three (3) years.

 

Course Topics: Safe Operation Load Factors Load/Unloading Heights Parking Use of PPE Maintenance Pedestrian Safety

Practical Experience: Pre-trip Inspection Lifting Backing Working in Confined Areas

 

Courses Instructor: OSHA authorized outreach trainer

 

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