Safe Forklift Operation For General Industry

The Safe Forklift Operation for General Industry training from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level course focusing on common hazards associated with operating forklifts. This course provides participants with an overview of forklift operations, as well as risk mitigation techniques. Please note that this course is not intended to be used as training for forklift operator certification. OSHA Education School’s Safe Forklift Operation for General Industry training is designed to identify forklift regulations and resources governing safe forklift operations, as well as identify the types of forklift classes and common parts. Specific course topics include the following: Regulations and resources Forklift classifications, types, and parts Operator and non-operator hazards and hazard recognition Personal protective equipment (PPE) Forklift inspections Operating forklifts near persons and/or pedestrian traffic Lifting a person Trucks and trailers Forklift attachments Tip-overs Stability triangle Data plate Load handling rules and regulations Charging and fueling Maintenance, service, and repairs Employer-certified training program vs. refresher training Operator evaluations Specific industry terms covered throughout the three courses include the following: Forklift Powered industrial truck Forklift hazards OSHA National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Rider truck Narrow aisle truck Hand truck Hand/rider truck Electric and internal combustion engine tractor

OSHA Education School’s Safe Forklift Operation for General Industry training is designed to give participants a thorough understanding of best practices and common hazards associated with forklift operations. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to: Identify the number of classes of forklifts, as well as their common parts Recognize hazards associated with forklift operations Identify best practices for eliminating or minimizing the hazards associated with forklift operations Understand the basics of forklift operations Know when and what forklift operating is required All course participants must complete the full course to receive 0.1 CEU credits. Participants must achieve a score of 100% at each knowledge checkpoint and fill out the course evaluation to receive his or her certificate of completion. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a course completion certificate showing the CEUs earned that may be printed at any time.