Forklift And Powered Industrial Truck Safety

From 2011 to 2017, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that 614 workers lost their lives in forklift-related incidents, and more than 7,000 nonfatal injuries with days away from work occurred annually. This course is designed to help reduce these numbers by equipping workers with the knowledge and practices necessary to maintain a safer workplace.

This forklift safety course shows workers how to safely operate forklifts while meeting OSHA’s stringent requirements. The course provides a thorough understanding of different types of powered industrial trucks, along with how to properly inspect and maintain them to ensure safety. It emphasizes safe procedures for lifting and handling loads, understanding forklift stability, and managing the effects of various operating conditions on performance.

Safe driving techniques are also a key focus of the course, ensuring that participants can confidently and safely operate industrial trucks in diverse environments.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

This course is tailored for employees, safety officers, and supervisors who are responsible for the operation or management of forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.

• Introduction
• OSHA Training Requirements
• Types Of Powered Industrial Trucks
• Inspection And Maintenance
• Safe Operating Procedures
• Operating Conditions
• Lifting A Load With A Forklift
• A Forklift’s Stability And Handling
• Driving Industrial Trucks Safely
• Conclusion

• Forklift Safety: Industrial Counterbalance Lift Trucks
• Forklift Pedestrian Safety For Operators
• Forklift Safety For Pedestrians