All Wheel Drive Extending Boom Forklift

Hours:
4hr; Evaluation of skill (3yr forklift cert renewal
4hr; Class III Low Lift (Pallet Jack)
8hr; Class I, II, IV, V, VII

Forklifts, or Industrial Trucks, are versatile machines found in almost every facility. Although forklifts are very useful tools, they are involved in many workplace injuries. These injuries are most often due to improper use. Therefore, OSHA has mandated the training and evaluation of every employee who  operates an industrial truck. All employees who may use a forklift must be trained and authorized by their employer to operate a forklift, even if it is only an occasional part of their job duties.

Topics Covered:

• Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions
• The difference between the forklift and the automobile
• Forklift controls and instrumentation
• Engine or motor operation
• Steering and maneuverability
• Visibility
• Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and  limitations
• Vehicle capacity & stability
• Vehicle inspection and operator maintenance
• Refueling (liquid, gas, electrical)
• Operating limitations
• Surface conditions
• Load composition
• Stacking and unstacking
• Pedestrian traffic
• Vehicle restricted area