This is an essential training program for personnel who inspect and operate industrial and/or rough-terrain forklifts. Students will learn OSHA and ANSI inspection requirements, how to properly document inspections, and safe operating procedures.
Inspector and operator certifications are available for those who qualify.
3 Days | $795
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Equipment
- Industrial Forklifts
- Rough-Terrain Forklifts
Topics
- Types of forklifts, components & terminology
- Causes & results of forklift accidents
- Inspector’s role in reducing forklift accidents & liability exposure
- Setting up a forklift inspection program
- OSHA & ANSI inspection requirements
- The three levels of inspection
- Forklift inspection procedures and techniques
- Recognizing and understanding the differences between deficiencies & safety hazards
- Correct way to write inspection reports that provide the proper documentation
- Inspecting structural components, hooks, operating mechanisms, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems, hydraulic cylinders, wire rope, operational aids, and safety devices
- Structural, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and safety/liability areas of inspection
- When to perform a non-destructive crack detection test
- Pre-operational inspection
- Forklift setup and recognizing site hazards
- Safe operating practices & procedures
- Operator responsibilities
- Working near power lines and electrical hazards
- Hand signals
- Basic rigging procedures
Requirements for Operator Certification
- Complete the Crane Institute of America Forklift Operator training program
- Possess the physical ability to safely operate a forklift
- Have a minimum of one year experience operating forklifts (A trainee certification is available for personnel who do not meet experience requirements)
- Pass a written examination
Requirements for Inspector Certification
- Complete the Crane Institute of America Forklift Inspector training program
- Possess the physical ability to perform inspections of forklifts
- Have a minimum of two years forklift experience working in operation, maintenance, repair, inspection, safety or supervision (A trainee certification is available for personnel who do not meet experience requirements)
- Pass a written examination
You will receive
- Forklifts Handbook
- Rigging Handbook
- Forklift Inspector Workbook (includes applicable OSHA/ANSI standards, annual inspection checklists, etc.)
- Forklift Operator Workbook (includes applicable OSHA/ANSI standards, pre-operational inspection checklists, etc.)
- Rigger’s Capacity Card
- Inspection Certificate Decal
- Certificate of Training
| Location | Dates |
| Virtual Via Zoom | September 22,23,24 2021 |
| Orlando FL (In Person) | December 8,9,10 2021 |
