The 4 Hour Forklift Training Course will teach individuals how to identify and prevent specific safety and health hazards in the workplace relating to powered industrial vehicles or forklifts. During this course, students will be instructed using a combination of classroom lecture, demonstrations and hands-on exercises performed by the student. At the end of the class, each student will be evaluated on his/her operating performance to complete forklift certification.
Gaining recognition in the industry as a certified forklift operator can be a challenge, but we aim to make it easy. We only offer safe and efficient techniques that are used by experienced operators in real life situations. No matter your location, experience level, or learning style, this online course has it all covered and will make sure that you can work confidently on any machine as soon as possible.
OSHA Standard - Powered Industrial Trucks
It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that each operator of a powered industrial truck is competent to operate the truck and also to ensure that they have completed the required training. Forklift operators must be evaluated every 3 years to ensure they are using their equipment safely.
Learning Objetives
Once the forklift classes are completed, the student will be able to:
- Understand forklift accident statistics in construction.
- Understand the responsibilities of competent persons.
- Describe the types of hazards.
- Describe the components, specifications, and regulatory requirements of forklift operation.
- Understand basic principles such as forklift operation.
- Describe the parts of a truck/pre-shift inspection.
