Sit-down Forklift Operator Safety
This 4-hour class conforms to the new OSHA/WISHA standards adopted in March/2000 regarding forklifts. The standards require that every employee be trained before being allowed to operate a forklift without supervision. Training is good for 3 years. Each person who takes the class receives a student manual, inspection booklet, and a certificate of completion with wallet sized card. Training is done at your site. This class covers the following:
Basic Forklift Components
Pre-Shift Inspections
Balance, Stability and Capacity
Safe Operating Procedures
Safe Load Handling Practices
Re-Fueling
Battery Hazards
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This training is also offered on CD through our Hard Hat Training Series website. Please click on the link to the left for more information.
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Test Your Knowledge
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Question #79
When moving down a grade with a load, the load should be pointed:
a) Down the grade
b) Up the grade
c) It depends on the size of the load.
d) It doesnt matter which way.
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