FORKLIFT TRAINING PROGRAM

All operators of lift trucks must be trained and receive a certificate or license to indicate the employee's knowledge, skill, and ability to safely operate a powered lift truck. The certification must include the name of the trainee, the date of the training, and the signature of the person
performing the training and evaluation. Refresher training of the operator's performance must be conducted at least every 3 years by
completing the practical training.

Initial training will consist of:

1. Formal Instruction:
   1. EHSA Safety Training Video: COURSE # F001: FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAININGCLICK HERE TO TAKE "FORKLIFT OPERATOR TRAINING"
   2. Review of "Material Handling Section E paragragh 4 of Environmental Health and Safety Manual
   3. Review of Daily Inspection Sheet (Forklift pre-use Daily Inspection)
2. Practical Training:
   1. Performance of inspection
   2. Demonstration by the trainee and evaluation by the trainer.
   3. Practical demonstration by the trainee and evaulation by the trainer.

Practical Demonstation should include:

• A rack containing a pallet, preferably elevated rack.
• A cross-aisle (intersection)
• Trash in the aisle (i.e: book, board, etc).

 

CLICK HERE for forklift inspection and Lift operation skills form