OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck standard was revised in 1998, however, employees are still being killed or severely injured due to poor forklift programs and practices. This course will help to ensure your in-house forklift trainers are up to date and in compliance.

This program will take the guesswork out of what constitutes a “qualified trainer.” Attendees will learn how to effectively train their staff on the key points of safe and compliant forklift operation.

8:00 a.m.    
Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m.    

• Introduction to Forklift (Powered Industrial Truck Standard) 1910.178
  • Purpose and Overview of Standard
  • Scope – What Falls Under the Standard?
  • Latest Statistics and Accidents from OSHA
  • In-House Trainer Qualifications
  • Overview of Your New Training Manual / CD
• Training Program Content    
  • Safe Operations Responsibility
  • Conditions for Trainees
  • 13 Truck-Related Topics
  • 9 Workplace Related Topics         
• Safe Truck Operations
  • Prohibited Behaviors
  • Traveling Requirements
  • Loading Safely
  • Unattended Mode
  • Specific Truck Safety
  • Maintenance of Industrial Trucks

11:30 a.m.    
Lunch (provided)    
    

• Other Training Requirements
  • Performance Certification
  • Stability Triangle Demonstration
  • Refresher training
  • Avoidance of Duplicative Training
• Inspection Requirements
  • What and When to Inspect
  • Documentation Requirements
• Review & Knowledge Check
• Training Tips
  • Adult learning
  • Helpful Tips for Training Co-Workers
  • Group Exercise and Demonstration
  • Questions and Answers
• Final Questions Clarifications

4:00 p.m.    
Adjourn