0001 - Forklift Safety
Course Description
This OSHA compliant course is a comprehensive program for forklift operators in the manufacturing environment. It is designed for individuals requiring the operator skills needed prior to becoming certified by a current or prospective employer. The program includes classroom instruction and supervised operation of a lift truck.Learner Outcomes
Student demonstrates proficiency of the following core concepts:
- Introduction to Powered Industrial Truck Operation
- Sit-Down Rider Powered Industrial Trucks
- Operator Safety
- Operator Precautions and Hazards
- Areas Not Suitable for the Equipment Design
- Tip Over Procedures
- Pre-Operational Check of a Powered Industrial Truck
- Operation of a Sit Down Industrial Truck
- Operation of a Powered Industrial Truck
- Proper Handling and Stacking Procedures
- Picking Up The Load
- Driving with the Load
- Lowering and Unloading a Load
- Stacking
- Loading and Unloading Trailers or Railers
- LP Powered Industrial Trucks
- Battery Powered Industrial Trucks
- Changing the Battery
- Gas- and Diesel-Powered Industrial Trucks
One-hour of hands-on training and leads to participant demonstration of the following:
- Pre-inspection Checklist
- Obstacle Course that includes entry, breaking, starting, gauge checks, fork placement, horn use, stacking and un-stacking, parking, approach, reverse, and more.