FORKLIFT
CERTIFICATION & QUALIFICATION
Our class is based on the OSHA 1910.178 standards. This is the training and qualifications mandated by OSHA to
operate a forklift. This course consists of both classroom training and hands on training (pre use inspection) followed
up by qualifying each operator on your forklift.
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This class consists of a final exam as well as an operator evaluation. If you receive a 70% or higher on your written exam as well as pass your operator evaluation you will get both a wallet card and training certificate.
Class Duration: 3-4 hours

Truck-related Topics [29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)]
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Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be authorized to operate.
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Differences between the truck and the automobile.
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Truck controls and instrumentation: where they are located, what they do, and how they work.
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Engine or motor operation.
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Steering and maneuvering.
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Visibility (including restrictions due to loading).
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Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations.
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Vehicle capacity and stability.
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Any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform.
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Refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries.
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Operating limitations.
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Hands on pre-use inspection
Workplace-related Topics [29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii)]
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Surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated.
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Composition of loads to be carried and load stability.
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Load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking.
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Pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle will be operated.
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Narrow aisles and other restricted places where the vehicle will be operated.
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Hazardous (classified) locations where the vehicle will be operated.
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Ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the vehicle's stability.
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Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust.
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Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation.
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