Forklift Operator - Powered Industrial Trucks
Length:2-6 Hours
Description
The purpose of this course is to instruct" tudents to assist the employer in regulatory compliance and employee" afety. The operators will have a clear understanding of the" afe operating rules of powered industrial trucks, inspections maintenance. The operator will demonstrate the proficiency to obtain the employers certification to operate the vehicle. Key areas of" kill and performance include;
Course Topics:
- Safe Operation
- Operating instructions
- Differences between the truck and the automobile
- Truck controls and instrumentation
- Engine or motor operation
- Steering and maneuvering
- Visibility with a load
- Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations
- Vehicle capacity and" tability
- Vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator may be required to perform
- Refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries
- Operating limitations
- Any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operators manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate
- Workplace related topics
- Truck operations and" afety rules
- Practical Vehicle Inspection
- Driver Evaluation
Reference:
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178.(l) Powered Industrial Trucks/Operator Training
- ANSI Z490.1-2009 ANSI/ASSE Criteria for Accepted Practices in Health Safety and Environmental Training
Target Audience:New and Experienced Operators
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:12
Prerequisites:Employer approval
Frequency:Certificate is valid for 3 years
Practical Exam:Students will be required to demonstrate their ability to inspect and operate powered industrial truck in various types of basic" ituations.