Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
5891
Course Name
The Forklift Workshop
Contact Hours
3.0
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Lehigh County Authority
Primary Contact
Gary Saunders
garysaundersjr@lehighcountyauthority.org
6102952674 Ext.
Website
Description
The Forklift Workshop training program includes many practical tools you need to train, evaluate and certify operators. It's designed to help keep operators and other employees safe, and to keep your company in compliance with the OSHA standard.
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
The Forklift DVD
-Introduction
-Forklift basics
-Inspecting your forklift
-Picking up a load
-Traveling with a load
-Placing a load
-Parking a forklift
-Working in a truck, trailer or railcar
-Charging and Refueling
-Maintenance and modifications
CD-rom & Power point
-Hazards checklist ticks through specific workplace hazards and the types of forklifts operators will use.
-Controls for beginners walks operators through forklift controls and provides a list of maneuvers they can practice to get a feel for the controls.
-Charging & Refueling guidelines provides ideas for demonstrating safe refueling and battery-charging techniques, as well as exercises operators can perform to drive the training home.
Target Audience
The program is intended for new operators who need initial training on essential procedures and safety practices, as well as seasoned veterans who need refresher training or three-year evaluations.
Training Format
Classroom