Safe Forklift Operation

Forklifts must be operated properly or serious accidents and injuries can occur.

This course will discuss some of the techniques generally used to operate a forklift, including some special situations that are likely to occur.

This interactive, online course provides formal instruction in safe forklift operation. You will also need formal instruction in understanding forklifts and in making forklift safety checks.

In addition, various traffic safety issues related to forklift operation are examined.

Before operating a forklift, you should also receive practical, hands-on training and be evaluated on how you operate your forklift in the workplace.

By the end of the course, you will be able to

  • Relate three basics tips for maneuvering a forklift with rear-wheel steering
  • Describe how to drive a forklift, with emphasis on personal, tipover, traffic and pedestrian safety
  • Discuss at least one guideline associated with safely handling forklift loads in these areas: visual inspection, load weight, lifting and carrying loads, and placing loads

*This course offers additional translations. Translations provided are Spanish, French, French Canadian and Russian.

Course details

Duration
30 minutes
Price
$49.00
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Category
Equipment Related Courses
Course code
FKLTRV1
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