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Electrical Training Course - 4 Hour Forklift Training (online)

4 Hour Forklift Certification Course Online

The 4 Hour Forklift Training Course will teach individuals how to identify and prevent specific safety and health hazards in the workplace relating to powered industrial vehicles or forklifts. During this course, students will be instructed using a combination of classroom lecture, demonstrations and hands-on exercises performed by the student. At the end of the class, each student will be evaluated on his/her operating performance to complete forklift certification.

Gaining recognition in the industry as a certified forklift operator can be a challenge, but we aim to make it easy. We only offer safe and efficient techniques that are used by experienced operators in real life situations. No matter your location, experience level, or learning style, this online course has it all covered and will make sure that you can work confidently on any machine as soon as possible.

 

OSHA Standard - Powered Industrial Trucks

It is the employer's responsibility to ensure that each operator of a powered industrial truck is competent to operate the truck and also to ensure that they have completed the required training. Forklift operators must be evaluated every 3 years to ensure they are using their equipment safely.

 

Learning Objetives

Once the forklift classes are completed, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand forklift accident statistics in construction.
  2. Understand the responsibilities of competent persons.
  3. Describe the types of hazards.
  4. Describe the components, specifications, and regulatory requirements of forklift operation.
  5. Understand basic principles such as forklift operation.
  6. Describe the parts of a truck/pre-shift inspection.

 

 

 

What you get:

  • 4 Hour Forklift Training Certificate Upon Completion
  • IACET CEUs .4

Course Content

Powered Industrial Trucks -Operator Training
Disclaimer
Acknowledgment
What is Powered Industrial Truck (PIT)?
Powered Industrial Truck - Definition
Scope of Standard
Scope of Standard (continued)
Reasons for New Standard
Additional Reasons for New Standard
Forklift Fatalities, 1992-1996
Forklift Fatalities by Age Group 1992 -1996
Common Forklift Accident
Basic PIT Concept
Knowing your vehicle
PIT Concept; Stability Triangle
Stability
Load Capacity
Stability Triangle - Figure 1
Stability Triangle - Figure 2
PIT Training Program
Outline of Training
Revised Operator Training Requirements
Operator Training
Training Program Implementation
Training Program Implementation (continued) I
Training Program Implementation (continued) II
Training Program Content
Training Program Content (continued) I
Training Program Content (continued) II
Training Program Content (continued) III
Refresher Training and Evaluation
Refresher Training and Evaluation (continued)
Avoidance of Duplicative Training
Industries Where Powered Industrial Truck Accidents Occurred
Background
Background (continued)
Background (continued) II
Final Rule
Fatalities/Injuries Potentially Averted Annually by New Standard
Performance-Oriented Requirements
Dates
Appendix A - Stability of Powered Industrial Trucks
PIT Concepts
Components of a Forklift Truck
Stand Up Counterbalance
Hand & Hand/Rider Trucks
Proper handling of jacks
PRE-USE INSPECTION
Pre-Operation Inspection: Visual Circle Check
Operator Controls
Loading
Traveling with Loads
Traveling with Loads II
Traveling with Loads III
Traveling with Loads IV
Traveling with Loads V
Parking the Forklift
Appendix A - Stability of Powered Industrial Trucks II
Refueling or Recharging
Recharging Electric Trucks
Refueling Gas or Diesel Trucks
Refueling Liquid Propane Trucks
Effective Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training Program
Types of Powered Industrial Trucks
Unique Characteristics of Powered Industrial Trucks
Components of a Forklift Truck
Classes of Commonly-Used Powered Industrial Trucks
Class I - Electric Motor Rider Trucks
Class I - Electric Motor Rider Trucks
Class I - Electric Motor Rider Trucks
Class II - Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
Class II - Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
Class II - Narrow Aisle Trucks
Class III - Electric Motor Hand or Hand/Rider Trucks
Class III - Electric Motor Hand or Hand/Rider Trucks
Class III - Hand & Hand/Rider Trucks
Class IV - Internal Combustion Engine Trucks - Cushion (Solid) Tires
Class IV - Internal Combustion Engine Trucks - Cushion (Solid) Tires
Class V - Internal Combustion Engine Trucks - Pneumatic Tires
Class V - Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic Tires)
Class VI - Electric & Internal Combustion Engine Tractors
Class VII - Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
Rough Terrain Straight Mast Forklifts
Rough Terrain Extended-Reach Forklifts
Some Types of Powered Industrial Trucks Used in Maritime
Powered Industrial Trucks Used in Maritime I
Powered Industrial Trucks Used in Maritime II
Powered Industrial Trucks Used in Maritime III
Powered Industrial Trucks Used in Maritime IV
Powered Industrial Trucks Used in Maritime V
Question…I
Question…II
Question…III
Conclusion
Last Question…
Certification
Nonfatal Occupational Injuries and Illnesses by Source, 1996
Exam