objectivesThe Forklift Operator Certification Preparation for Construction online course from OSHA Education School is a certificate-level course that focuses on the safe operation of a sit-down, counterbalanced forklift. Participants will learn the general safety rules and driver evaluations required in order to obtain a forklift certification card. Furthermore, students will learn the most up-to-date OSHA regulations and what one needs to know in order to remain safe while working with forklifts.
NOTICE: Employers must provide hands-on training and applicable certificate of completion. OSHA Education School provides the Forklift Performance Test Form upon request.
The Forklift Operator Certification Preparation for Construction course is based on applicable OSHA standards and covers construction of the lift, inspection criteria, operational characteristics, load handing, center of gravity and stability, fueling, general safety, and more. Participants are encouraged to further course learning and instruction by reviewing the OSHA regulations found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Article 29, General Industry Standards, Section 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks. Specific course focus and topics include the following:
Overview of forklift operator certification
OSHA’s regulatory changes
Powered industrial trucks (general)
Counterbalanced lift trucks
Counterbalanced lift trucks (concerns)
Counterbalanced lift trucks (concerns, part 2)
Equipment operations
Operating environment
Pre-shift inspections
Pre-shift inspections (part 2)
Load-handling techniques
Operating safety rules and practices
Operational evaluations
Summary of forklift operator certification
Case reports and four unique case studies
10 separate operation examinations following each individual topic
Industry terms covered through the duration of the course include:
OSHA
ANSI
LP gas valve
CG
LP tank
NFPA standards
Nameplate data
descriptionThis certificate-level online Forklift Operator Certification Preparation for Construction safety course focuses on the safe operation of a sit-down, counterbalanced forklift. Discover the general safety rules and driver evaluations required in order to obtain a forklift certification card. Learn which OSHA regulations have changed, and what you need to know in order to stay safe while working.
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 Forklift Operator Certification Preparation 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. Course Overview
Introduction
Course Description
Course Objectives
References
OSHA Regulations Changed
Why the Change?
2. Powered Industrial Trucks, General
What is a Powered Industrial Truck?
Powered Industrial Truck Classes
This Training Course
Equipment Descriptions
Tires
Attachments
Nameplates and Warnings
Similarities To and Differences From Automobiles
Operating Instructions
Power Sources
3. Counterbalanced Lift Truck, Concerns Part 1
Visibility
Stability Triangle
Leverage
4. Counterbalanced Lift Truck, Concerns Part 2
Center of Gravity on the Load
Stability Characteristics
Center of Gravity on the Truck
Stability
5. Equipment Operations
Gauges and Controls
Guards and Protective Devices
Fueling
Elevating Personnel
6. Operating Environment
Floors
Crossing Rails
Ramps and Inclines
Trailers and Railcars
Never Enter a Trailer Unless
Dockboards
Narrow Aisles
Doorways
Overhead Wires and Piping
Other Powered Industrial Trucks
Other Vehicles & Pedestrians
Classified Locations Per NFPA Standards
Elevators
Rollover Dangers
7. Pre-Shift Inspections Part 1
Key Element - Inspection
Operator
Walk Around
Check It Out!
Carriage and Backrest
Mast, Hoses, Chains & Stops
Tilt and Lifting Hydraulic Cylinders
Operator Cab
Engine Compartment
Battery Compartment
8. Pre-Shift Inspections Part 2
Normal Walk-Around
LP Tank
On Right Side of Lift
Nameplate Information
Environment
Entering the Lift
Mechanical Checks
Ready to Go?
9. Load Handling Techniques
Assessing the load
Picking Up a Load
Placing a Load On The Floor
Placing a Load On Another Stack
Traveling
10. Operating Safety Rules and Practices
Posting
OSHA’s Safety Rules
Parking and Shutdown
Hands-on Evaluations Benefits OSHA Education School’s Forklift Operator Certification Preparation for Construction online course will teach all participants about a major safety device, required by OSHA, that can save any lift operator’s life and help mitigate risk. Participants who successfully finish this course will:
Be prepared to take the required performance test administered by the individual employer to receive a forklift operator certificate
Demonstrate knowledge and skills in both lift inspection and evaluation
Be well-versed in OSHA’s safety guidelines for safe fork truck operations