objectivesThe Advanced Rough Terrain Forklift for Construction online course from OSHA Education School is a certification-prep course designed to prepare participants for their C4 Forklift Operation Certificate. Participants can expect in-depth instruction regarding the operation of forklifts on rougher than normal work terrain. The course focuses on maintaining forklift stability and handling, as well as how to properly lift loads. Additionally, participants will learn general safety rules, proper inspection criteria, and the safe fueling of forklifts.
NOTICE: To receive your C4 Forklift Operation Certificate, you must take and pass the performance evaluation administered by your employer at your jobsite.
OSHA Education School’s Advanced Rough Terrain Forklift for Construction online course is a certificate-level course designed to teach participants about forklift safety. Participants should be prepared to discuss the operational parts of the rough terrain lift, the center of gravity (lift and load, and stability characteristics (pyramid). Specific course topics include the following:
Inspection criteria
Operational characteristics
Handling and placing loads
Stability
Fueling
General safety rules
Driver evaluations
Specific industry terms discussed throughout the duration of the course include the following:
Forklift truck
Fork truck
Handling loads
Placing loads
Lift stability
Inspection criteria
C4 Forklift Hazards
descriptionThis course covers the safe operation of the most common type of fork lift in use on construction sites today, the variable reach, rough terrain lift truck. In this course we will cover inspection criteria, operational characteristics, handling and placing loads, the stability of the lift, fueling, general safety rules and driver evaluations. This course is intended for fork truck operators, supervisors, managers and safety personnel. Employer must provide hands-on training and certificate of completion. Forklift Performance Test Form included in course. 90 minutes.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA 1 training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Advanced Rough Terrain Forklift For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA 1 card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Rough Terrain Variable Reach Forklift Operation
Course Description
References
2. Requirements and Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Regulatory Requirements
Why New Requirements?
Value of Training and Testing
3. Powered Industrial Trucks: General
What Is a "Powered Industrial Truck"?
Powered Industrial Truck Classes
Class 7
4. Rough Terrain Lift Truck
Equipment Descriptions
Attachments
Steering Modes
5. Issues of Concern
Operating Instructions
Capacities
Center of Gravity of the Load
Stability
Stability/Center of Gravity
Center of Gravity on the Truck
Stability Concerns
6. Inspection Standards
Inspection
A Good Once Over
Pre-Shift Inspections
Boom Check
Tire Check
Operator Cab
Engine Compartment
Fire Extinguisher
More Pre-Shift Inspections
Mechanical Checks
Workplace Inspections
Inspections Completed
7. Equipment Operations
Controls
Warning
Operating Environment, Elevating Personnel
Work near Overhead Power Lines
Fueling, Diesel Operations
8. Load Handling Techniques
Assessing the Load
General
Loads on the Ground
Placement
Charts and Loads
Situational Analysis
Load Chart Review
9. Driving Hints
Moving With a Load
Unloading
Suspended Loads
10. Equipment Oprations(cont)
Using a Spotter
Standard Signals
11. Operating Safety Rules and Practice
Posting
Samples
Parking and Shutdown
Operational Evaluations
OSHA Education School’s Advanced Rough Terrain Forklift for Construction course is designed to better prepare and inform participants how to work safely and correctly with a forklift. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to understand how to do the following:
Perform a detailed pre-shift inspection to include all parts of the lift
Properly operate a forklift to avoid potential workplace accidents
Take responsibility for the safe operation of the forklift
