Forklift Safety
OSHA's Forklift Regulations are intended to reduce the number of injuries and deaths that occur as a result of inadequate operator training. They apply to all industries (general industry, construction, shipyards, marine terminals, and long shoring operations) in which forklift trucks are used, except agricultural operations. OSHA estimates that compliance with OSHA training requirements will prevent 11 deaths and 9,422 injuries per year.
Objective
This course is designed to meet OSHA requirements for becoming an authorized forklift (powered industrial truck) operator. After students successfully complete this course and demonstrate their skills by driving and operating a forklift, they will be considered an authorized powered industrial truck operator.
Regulation
OSHA - 29 CFR 1910.178
Who Should Attend
Forklift Operators.
Course Content
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Describe forklift operator requirements
- List the items that must be checked in a pre-operation inspection
- State the specific characteristics of your forklift
- Recognize workplace hazards
- List safe driving rules and key safety concerns
- Demonstrate safe load handling procedures
- Explain how to recharge batteries, change batteries or propane tanks, and refuel a forklift
- Discuss safe operating procedures for special units of forklifts
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