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Forklift-Train the Trainer

Course Description

This course is for companies that want their own forklift training personnel.
This is a 1 day class per vehicle type. They will receive materials to be able to conduct training within your location.

  • Training Conducted on all makes of aerial work platforms
  • Leading manufacturer training materials used
  • Workbook/daily checklists/written exams
  • Trainers use interactive videos for increased depth of knowledge
  • Fueling/charging covered in-depth
  • Fall protection training
  • Workplace inspection
  • Pre-start safety inspection using checklist
  • Location and use of operator manuals
  • Function test using checklist
  • Inspection and proper use of fall protection (if required)
  • Review all operational and safety functions
  • Practice and demonstrate mobility and lift functions of vehicle
  • Show understanding of how lift/travel speeds change with height difference

Objectives & Outline

Topics will include:

  • Organization of the training session
  • Steps to effective training, Practical Applications
  • The use of media presentations,
  • OSHA requirements per 29 CFR1910.178, New OSHA regulations and S.O.P.,
  • Presentation of driver training program
  • Trainers obstacle course
  • Obstacle course performed by students
  • Appropriate forklift or aerial operator training program administered
  • Detailed review of operator manual(s)
  • Prospective trainers are educated on ANSI standards and OSHA regulations
  • Training presentation and background materials disc provided to all participants
  • Optional manufacturer’s training materials reviewed
  • Prospective trainers are coached on classroom and hands-on training techniques
  • Trainer trainees are evaluated on their type of equipment
  • Trainers are educated to properly administer an “Operator Performance Evaluation”
  • Basic Diesel Engine Diagnostics,
  • Diesel Common Rail Injection System Safety
  • Replace Transistor Control Systems with Transistor and CAN-Buss control systems

    Vehicle training available: Powered Industrial Trucks:

    • Class I: Electric Counter-Balance Vehicles (sit-down and stand-up)
    • Class II: Narrow Aisle Vehicles (Stand-Up Reach/Stock pickers, etc.)
    • Class III: Low level pallet trucks, Rider Jacks and Walk-Behind vehicles
    • Class IV: Internal Combustion Sit-Down Cushion tire C
    • lass V: Internal Combustion Sit-Down Pneumatic tire Class
    • VI: Tuggers Class VII: Rough Terrain Forklifts / Variable Reach (Telehandler/Lull/Petibone)

      Aerial Work Platform

      • Self-Propelled (Scissor Lifts/One-Man lifts)
      • Manually Propelled (Outriggers,)
      • Boom Supported (Articulating and Straight Boom’s)
      • Towable Booms

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