Forklift Operator Training (5/17/23)

Forklift Operator Training

Students will receive a full day of classroom & hands on training, in compliance with the New OSHA Standard 29CFR 1910.178.

Outline of class to receive certification.

Vehicle:

• All operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the type(s) of equipment the operator will be authorized to operate.
• Differences from automobiles.
• Controls and instrumentation: location, what they do, and how they operate.
• Engine or motor operation.
• Steering and maneuvering.
• Visibility (including restrictions due to load).
• Fork and attachment adaptation, operation and limitations of their utilization..
• Vehicle capacity.
• Vehicle stability.
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance.
• Refueling or charging and recharging batteries.
• Operating limitations.
• Any other operating instruction, warning or precaution listed in the operator’s manual for the type of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.

Workplace Related Topics

• Surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated.
• Composition of probable loads and load stability.
• Load manipulation, stacking, un-stacking.
• Pedestrian traffic.
• Narrow aisles and other restricted places of operation.
• Operating in hazardous classified locations.
• Operating the truck on ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the stability of the vehicle.
• Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions that exist or may exist in the workplace.
• Operating the vehicle in closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation could case a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust.

Member  $200 + Cost

Note: for all other vehicles types or Train the Trainer course, Please contact us Training@mascpa.org