| Obtaining a forklift certification is a mandatory OSHA | | | | provides an interesting and informative session. A |
| law. The objective is to ensure the health and safety | | | | written test checks student comprehension. |
| of the forklift driver and people who might be around | | | | Completion certificates provided at the end of the |
| during the drivers operation of the forklift. There is a | | | | class. Records can be maintained for recall. |
| penalty up to $7,000 per employee that companies | | | | "On the Equipment" Evaluation: Job site hazard |
| may be subject if they discover during an inspection | | | | evaluation, pre-operational equipment inspection, |
| forklift drivers operating without their forklift certification. | | | | operational instruction and a pass/fail operational test |
| This is enough reason to make sure all your | | | | are combined to reinforce training. |
| employees are certified with OSHA forklift standards. | | | | Major Topics: OSHA Requirements (understanding & |
| There are many places available that provide forklift | | | | regulation), Controls & Instrumentation, Engine Operation |
| training to employees. Because of the internet, | | | | and Maintenance, Steering and Maneuvering, Visibility, |
| nowadays is possible to complete the forklift training | | | | Fork & Attachment Limitations, Rated Capacities, |
| online. There is a misunderstanding that the forklift | | | | Stability, Inspection & Maintenance, Refueling, Load |
| certification training is "just a test". The forklift training | | | | Manipulation, Pedestrians, Hazardous Locations & |
| must contain several areas of study. Also keep in mind | | | | Rough Terrain Operation |
| that OSHA does not require employers to have an | | | | There are also many options available for employees |
| outside organization to certify forklift operators. An | | | | that they are transitioning to new jobs. There few |
| employee evaluation of the skills necessary for forklift | | | | companies that provides forklift certification training for |
| safety in your workplace is what OSHA requires | | | | individuals. |
| before the employer signs that the employee is | | | | Many of the forklift certification training varies between |
| certified regulations and avoid expensive penalties. | | | | $49 (online), $300 (Do it Yourself- Train the Trainer |
| Typically the curriculum for a good forklift certification | | | | KIT). Typically, the cost for a consultant to complete an |
| service should include the following: | | | | on-site training varies between $100 to $150 per |
| Classroom Training: A combination of video, power | | | | employee. |
| point presentation, models and interactive discussion | | | | |