Forklift Class – I II III IV V VI VII

Course Description:

This is a fully comprehensive course designed for experienced and inexperienced forklift truck operators to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a variety of responsibilities and functions involved in the operation and maintenance of the forklift. The training enforces the safety of the pedestrian and the operator. Pre-start up inspection and startup safety procedures, routine maintenance practice, and operating techniques are examined. This course is comprised of intensive classroom instruction, including video, discussion and a written test, as well as hands-on practical training and evaluation. At the conclusion of this program students should be able to demonstrate safe operation of forklift as required by the OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard CFR- 29 -1910-178.

Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a lift truck certificate and license as proof of training

Course Duration:

• 2-3 hours Total
• Forklift  training Operator Evaluation Test

Program Outline:
Theoretical

• • Introduction to OSHA
  • Standard Federal Requirements 29 CFR 1910.178
  • Pedestrian awareness
  • Basic principles: lift truck design and operation
  • Parts of a truck/pre-shift inspection
  • Operation of truck
  • Fuel sources (battery and propane and Diesel / Gasoline)
  • General safety rules/guidelines
  • Summary (written test)
  • Practical Operator evaluations Test (Must Pass)

Practical

• performing of pre-shift inspection
• battery maintenance and charging procedures
• propane cylinder exchange
• safe operating techniques
• load handling/selection
• dock safety
• extensive hands-on training and application

Evaluations:

• Must Pass Written Evaluation Test
• Must Pass an Operator Practical Evaluation Test

School Equipment:     Students will have the opportunity to use the following school equipment as required throughout the program: Sit-Down I/C Counterbalance class I -VII lift truck

Class Size: Classes generally range in size from 1 to 20 students at your facility

Private class: “Available by appointment only” at one of our locations

Tuition:  Call for Tuition ½ price when done with another safety training class