OSHA Certification Programs
When your business needs employees who are certified in the proper operation of forklifts and powered industrial trucks, it’s good to know that Safety First offers professional operator training that businesses have relied on since 1995. New operators are thoroughly trained and evaluated to be sure they’ve mastered all the nuances and proper procedures relating to forklift and industrial truck operation.
Topics Covered During Professional Training
Aspiring operators will receive training in theoretical subjects and in practical training, where new operators can learn concepts and demonstrate what they’ve learned. Topics covered during theoretical training include:
– Best dock safety practices
– Truck controls
– Stability of vehicles
– Proper steps for charging and refueling
– Safe operating procedures
– Inspection of vehicles
– Pedestrian traffic
– Statistics, accidents and injuries
– Knowing capacity and load requirements
The most common topics that are covered during the practical training and evaluating sessions include:
– Evaluation of the operator
– Pedestrian traffic and visibility
– Vehicle inspection
– Stability and capacity of vehicles
– Proper use of attachments and controls
– How to properly stack, unstack and manipulate loads safely
– Correct maneuvering and steering procedures
– Best practices for charging and refueling
Documentation Given to Those who Successfully Complete Training
Once your newly trained operators have completed all course work and their evaluations, they will receive several forms of documentation including:
– A signed copy of OSHA Regulations
– A certificate representing their completion
– An operator card
– Proof of successful completion of a classroom theory test
– A Driver Evaluation document
Training for new Trainers
Safety First is also committed to providing training for employees who wish to become trainers within their company. Employees learn all they need to know about teaching and evaluating others in proper procedures and nuances of safe and effective forklift and industrial truck operations. Trainers become confident in their abilities to effectively teach others, and will receive continuous technical support after their training program is completed. Providing cutting edge training in safe operations is always the goal of Safety First.