Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Novice 3-Day Forklift Operator Certification

Why Should You Take This Novice Forklift Operator Certification Course?

OSHA has promulgated the Final Rule for Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training [29 CFR 1910.178(l)], which became effective March 1, 1999. The standard requires operator training and licensing as well as periodic evaluations of operator performance. The standard also addresses specific training requirements for truck operation, loading, seat belts, overhead protective structures, alarms, and maintenance of industrial trucks. Refresher training is required if the operator is observed operating the truck in an unsafe manner, is involved in an accident or near miss, or is assigned a different type of truck.

OSHA estimates that tens of thousands of employees are injured or killed annually due to forklift accidents. In 1999, because of serious concerns about forklift accidents, inuries and deaths, OSHA updated its regulation regarding Powered Industrial Trucks.

This Novice Forklift Operator Certification course is designed to train New Operators with the basic skills to operate the Sit-down Counter Balance Forklift Trucks competently and 
for a variety of responsibilities and functions involved in the operation and maintenance of
the forklift. The training enforces the safety of the pedestrian and the operator. Pre-start
up inspection and startup safety procedures, routine maintenance practice, and operating
techniques are examined. At the conclusion of this program students should be able to
demonstrate safe operation of the forklift as required by the OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910.178.

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

• Who is OSHA?
• Regulation Standard 29 - CFR 1910.178
• Forklift Type Classification
• Dock Safety
• Stability and Lifting Capacity
• Maintenance
• Daily Inspection
• Maneuvering
• Sharp Turns
• Driving in Forward and Reverse
• Stacking
• Warehousing
• Unloading and Loading Trailers

Who should attend our forklift operator training course?

• Forklift Operators
• Warehouse Supervisors
• Plant Managers
• Distribution Managers
• Anyone who may operate a lift truck

Why you should be certified or have your operators certified?

• It is the LAW
• Reduce your insurance premiums
• Save on lift truck maintenance costs from damage & abuse
• Insure yours and your employees safety
• Cut down on product damage & warehouse accidents

Syllabus

DAY 1 - Classroom:

9:30am - 9:45 am

• Course Introduction
• Who is OSHA?
• Accidents
• Regulation Standard 29 - CFR 1910.178
• Dock Safety
• Classification of all Forklift Types

9:45am - 10:30am

• 40 Minute Interactive Video

10:30am - 1:30pm

• Data Plate
• Stability and Lifting Capacity
• Maintenance
• Daily Inspection

DAY 2 - Hands-on Forklift:

9:00am-12:30pm

• Exercise 1: Maneuvering
• Exercise 2: Sharp Turns
• Exercise 3: Driving in Forward and Reverse

DAY 3 - Hand-on Forklift:

9:00am - 11:30am

• Exercise 4: Stacking
• Exercise 5: Warehousing
• Exercise 6: Selected Loads
• Exercise 7: Unloading and Loading Trailers

12:00pm 1:30pm

• Final Operators Evaluation 
• Written Test