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ON-SITE FORKLIFT TRAINING, TESTING & CERTIFICATION

If your company employs forklift operators, please be aware that OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 requires that all forklift operators be certified before they operate powered industrial trucks. In addition, those operators must be re-certified every three-years. If your facility is not in compliance, we can help.

“The employer is responsible for implementing a training program and ensuring that only trained drivers who have successfully completed the training program are allowed to operate powered industrial trucks.” – OSHA


What does “certified” mean?

“The employer must certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by the standard. The certification must include the name of the operator, the date of training, the date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.” –OSHA

FORKLIFT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

 All classroom training and hands-on testing is in compliance with
OSHA Standard (Sec. 1910.178) Powered Industrial Trucks.


The course includes:

  • Basic forklift operating instructions

  • Classification of forklift equipment

  • Proper pre-operation inspection of forklift units

  • Safe forklift operation guidelines

  • Proper mounting and dismounting of forklift units

  • Pedestrian right-of-way

  • Control of immediate work area

  • In-depth explanation of forklift stability and suspension

  • Weather-related hazards

  • Surface moisture and its causes

  • Facility-related hazards (those that exist and those that can be minimized)

  • Model of forklift specifics

  • Task specific orientation

  • Proper fueling techniques and cautions

  • Fuel spill hazards

  • Pinch-points and crush hazards

  • Tip-over hazards, roll-cage protection and seatbelt usage

  • Proper lifting and load handling techniques

  • Proper parking practices

  • Overhead hazards

  • Use and physical location of controls

  • Incline hazards

  • Pre-lift assessments

  • Explanation of “Load Centers” in every day terms

  • Proper stacking routines and load construction

  • Speed limit cautions

  • Emphasis on operator attention to tasks

  • Forklift braking systems

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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO GET STARTED!
Phone: 757-465-8338 or EMAIL: info@coastalmhe.com