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CONTACT US
Call (610) 384-4872 or e-mail to make an appointment with our training staff as soon as possible. We conduct this training at your location.
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Every year there are over 68,000 reported accidents that involve forklifts, more than 13,000 Workers’ Compensation claims are filed
as a result of forklift accidents and seventy to 90% of all accidents are caused by operator error.
Furthermore, unnecessary wear and tear resulting in higher maintenance costs is attributable to improper operation and poorly trained drivers.
A professional forklift operator takes the responsibility to drive safely at all times and does not take chances that may cause injury or
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| FORK LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR TRAINING IS NOT OPTIONAL
IT IS A FEDERALLY MANDATED LAW !
OSHA Forklift Standard final-compliance was required by March 1, 1999. Federal Register 29 CFR 1910.178 (1) states:
“Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate industrial truck (forklift). Methods shall be
devised to train operators in the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.”
The new regulations require that:
Operators shall have truck specific, including attachments and site specific training prior to operating a powered industrial truck.
The training must be conducted by persons who have the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and judge their competency.
Our program includes:
- Operator reference handbook
- Classroom video presentations that outline:
Design of lift trucks
Energy sources and fire protection
Maintenance and inspection
Use of Lift Trucks
Narrow Aisle Equipment
- A written test and hands-on practical application of the equipment
- A copy of the current OSHA regulations
- A Certificate and Safety Training Card to show compliance with current OSHA laws.
These supplemental training materials will help you comply with the specific training requirements and safe operating procedures outlined
in this regulation. Non- compliance can result in:
- costly OSHA fines and penalties
- costly litigation and liability
- medical bills
- lost wages
- product damage.
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