Forklift Operator Training

OSHA requires Classroom AND Hands-On Training.

FORKLIFT Classes 1 – 5

Forklift Certification program length depends on the type(s) of Forklift equipment, number of trainees and the experience

level of the class.

Approximate Duration 3 hours 30 minutes

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Classroom presentation and test 2 hours

Course covers Federal Law 29CFR1910.178 requirements, including the natural instability of forklifts, forklift basics, the difference between automobiles and forklifts, pre-inspection requirements (and basic maintenance), Safe Operating practices as well as Laws and Regulations, elevating personnel and how to manage hazards.

Product Safety Video (if applicable) 10 minutes

Product Safety Manual 15 minutes

Reading and understanding excerpts from the Forklift Operator
or Safety Manual.

Pre-Inspection 15 minutes

Run through an actual pre-inspection
of operator’s forklift.

Practical 30 minutes

Familiarization of forklift
controls. Actual practice of forklift use.

Testing 20 minutes per person

Includes Traveling forward, backward, turning. Picking up load, stacking,

and unstacking. Traveling with a load.

Forklift (Class 7) Operator Training additional 30 minutes

In addition to Classes 1 – 5 covered above, this Telehandler (or Reach Lift) certification course includes information on how to calculate telehandler boom angle, boom length and load weight. We also explain how size and type of load affects capacity.

Training is provided at your location (or a work site) with your equipment. Although we do not maintain a training location or equipment in order to keep our overheads low and our pricing competitive, we can sometimes arrange with local rental companies to rent their equipment for an additional fee.

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