CMNF-8301A Forklift Operator

Powered Industrial Trucks, commonly called forklifts or lift trucks, represent one of the greatest potential job-site hazards in industry.  Forklift Operator program covers both vertical mast and telescopic boom forklifts, and teaches participants to qualify forklift operators in accordance with OSHA 29CFR Part 1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks). This course meets OSHA training and operator qualification requirements.

Duration: 1-day (4-hour class + per student Hands-On Skills Evaluation)

Course Topics Include:

• Principles of a lift truck
• Operating safety
• Lifting, lowering, and tilting
• Forklift capacity
• Forward and side stability
• Direction change and stopping
• Traveling on ramps
• Traveling on uneven ground
• Crossing rail road tracks
• Extending & raising boom
• Working around power lines
• Working with signals
• Pre-use inspection
• Normal shutdown procedures
• Emergency shutdown procedures
• Fire extinguisher requirements
• Controls and instruments
• Safety rules
• Refueling safety
• Battery safety and charging