Corporate Training By Zack Academy - Industrial Fork Truck Operator

Why Should You take This Industrial Fork Truck Operator training course?

Any mobile power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials is considered a powered industrial truck. Powered industrial trucks can be ridden or controlled by a walking operator. Earth moving and over-the-road haulage trucks are not included in this definition. Equipment that was designed to move earth but has been modified to accept forks are also not included.

This Industrial Fork Truck Operator training course will include classroom instruction, a practical evaluation and written examination. Certification will be valid for three years upon completion. Topics covered include OSHA requirements, general operating rules, pre-operation inspection, start-up procedures, re-fueling procedures, entering/exiting, components/controls, stability triangles, maintenance and traveling speeds.

Other Conditions Which May Affect Stability Are:

• Ground and Floor Conditions
• Speed
• Dynamic and Static Forces
• Counterweight Location
• Judgement Exercised by the Operator
• Grade
• Loading
• Wheelbase
• Improper Tire Inflation

Topics To Be Covered Include:

• General operating rules
• Pre-operation inspection
• Start-up procedures
• Capabilities
• Re-fueling procedures
• Entering/exiting
• Components/controls
• Spotters and hand signals
• Stability triangles
• Maintenance and traveling speeds

Compliance Code:  29 CFR 1910.178