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Lift, carry, stack – and comply. Here's why.

 

OSHA's safety training requirements for powered industrial truck operators help prevent an estimated 11 deaths and 9,500 injuries per year, plus $135 million in employee costs. What can they do for your facility?

 

The National Safety Council's Powered Industrial Truck Compliance Training Seminar lays it all out for you. Our professional facilitator will walk you through the standard and show you how to put it to use. Through discussion and activities, you'll learn practices and procedures that will help you comply and keep your employees safe.

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The Class Covers

• Details of the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks standard

• Basic safety precautions for operators and those working in the vicinity

• Operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks in hazardous locations

• Training requirements for operators

• Maintenance, including safe fuel handling and storage

 

Objectives

• The key elements of the regulations and how to comply

• Proper operating and maintenance techniques that prevent injuries

• What kind of training you need to provide, and for whom

• How compliance can reduce your workers' comp and other costs

 

Materials:

• Participant Guide

• Certificate of Completion

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Requirements:

• Our National Safety Council certified trainer will come to your location prior to the training to view your equipment and owners’ manuals to ensure all aspects of your company equipment is covered.

• Training will consist of 4-hours classroom and the balance training on the equipment. A course to train in will be set up to ensure driver competency and company rules are followed.

 

A certificate of completion will be given to those that successfully complete the program with a 3-year expiration.  OSHA requires lift truck training to be refreshed at least every three years.

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