Safe Forklift Operation for Supervisors For Manufacturing

The Safe Forklift Operation for Supervisors course from OSHA Education School is an introductory online training designed for supervisorial personnel in the Manufacturing industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported almost 8,000 forklift related injuries in 2018 with more than 24% occurring in Manufacturing environments. Ideal for Supervisors of both operators and nonoperators of forklifts, the 30-minute Safe Forklift Operation for Supervisors course emphasizes an interactive approach to best safety practices and procedures in and around forklift operations. OSHA Education School’s Safe Forklift Operation for Supervisors course is designed for supervisors in Manufacturing to raise awareness of forklift hazards and promote safe forklift operations in the workplace. Specific course topics include the following:   Injury statistics for forklift operations  Four resources on safe forklift operations  Seven forklift classifications and power sources  Primary forklift components and safety features  Forklift Operator Certification requirements  Inspection and maintenance guidelines for safe forklift operation  Forklift hazards and best safety practices  Elements of a comprehensive forklift operation safety program  Responsibilities of Supervisors who manage employees in and around forklifts Links to additional information  Knowledge checks to evaluate your understanding

OSHA Education School’s Safe Forklift Operation for Supervisors course is an interactive online course designed to be completed at the participant’s own pace in about 30 minutes. Offering helpful strategies and risk mitigation techniques, this course is ideal for supervisors in Manufacturing to create a safe workplace in regards to forklift operations. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to: Describe the four primary resources concerning safe forklift operations Identify the classes and fundamental aspects of powered industrial trucks (PITs) Label the common parts of a forklift Identify the steps required for forklift operator certification List the steps forklift operators must take to ensure forklifts will operate safely Link potential forklift hazards to best safety practices to minimize those hazards Know where to find additional information from multiple sources Describe the elements of a comprehensive forklift operation safety program