04-30-2024 - Forklift Operator Safety Training - Houston, TX

Why Should You Take This Forklift Operator Safety Training 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 Forklift Operator Safety Training course provides workers with a workable strategy for decreasing accidents while increasing general awareness on the purpose, use, regulations, and hazards of operating forklifts and other powered industrial vehicles. This course is the formal training only and can include site-specific hands-on evaluation on your company's forklift if arrangements are made in advance.

Compliance Standard:  This is the OSHA powered industrial truck training pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.178.

The Following Topics Will Be Covered:

• OSHA Forklift Regulations
• What is a Professional?
• Lift Truck Fundamentals
• Principles of Balance, Stability and Capacity
• Pre-Operational Inspections
• Safety Guidelines for Operating Lift Trucks
• Safe Load-Handling Techniques
• Fueling: IC Trucks and Batteries
• Proper Accident and Safety Hazards Documentation

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 or your employees safety
• Course qualifies as required Comp Safety meeting
• Cut down on product damage & warehouse accidents

Please Note:  If you have not been certified in 3 years or more, or you have been in a forklift related accident or infraction, you need to take this course. This course comes with a Certificate of Completion and is the required course needed every 3 years for people operating forklifts.

Compliance Standard:  This is the OSHA powered industrial truck training pursuant to 29 CFR 1910.178.