Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts): Formal Training (Classroom)

This course informs the learner about the safe operating procedures needed for using powered industrial trucks. Powered industrial trucks refer to fork trucks, tractors, platform lift trucks, motorized hand trucks, and other specialized industrial trucks powered by electric motor or internal combustion engines.  The course participants will know safe operating procedures for powered industrial trucks.

Contents:

• General operating instructions, warning, and precautions;
• Differences between the truck and the automobile;
• Truck controls and instrumentation;
• Engine and motor operations;
• Steering and maneuvering;
• Visibility;
• For and attachment adaptation, operation and use limitations;
• Vehicle capacity;
• Vehicle stability;
• Vehicle inspection and maintenance;
• Refueling vehicles;
• Operating limitations; and
• Forklift safe work practices.

Target Audience:

This course is intended for West Virginia University employees who use any type of powered industrial truck as part of their job duties.

Frequency Requirements	Course Length	Referenced Regulation
Every 3 years	1 Hours	29 CFR 1910.178