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