Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
7044
Course Name
Powered Industrial Trucks-Forklift
Contact Hours
3.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Butler County Community College
Primary Contact
Tom Baughman
thomas.baughman@bc3.edu
7242878711 Ext. 8355
Website
Description
: Train the lift truck operators with knowledge of the basic operation of the units including pre-operation safety inspection, basic driving skills, pedestrian safety, proper fueling and load handling techniques and capabilities of the unit. To increase or upgrade skills necessary or useful in gainful employment, for promotion or other similar opportunities in existing employment, or for learning new job skills. This workforce development course will help the students develop and/or upgrade the industry skills that are necessary or required for safety in a competitive economy.
Reference Text: OSHA 29CFR 1910.178
Course Level
Basic thru Intermediate
Course Content
1. Understand training expectations and OSHA Regulations
2. Know the different classifications of Forklifts
3. Understand the purpose and importance of pre-operational checkouts..
4. Demonstrate safe operating practices.
5. Demonstrate safe practices for loading and unloading operations.
6. Discuss LPG and its properties. Know safe procedures for refueling
7. Understand the elements and procedures of safely changing and charging batteries.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of equipment operations and operators abilities
9. Understand use for site specific PIT
Target Audience
Employees that will have to operate forklifts in their job/work assignments as required in accordance with OSHA Standards.
Training Format
Classroom