Description
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
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