Forklift Operator

HEP273 – 8.00 Hours

Schedule

Dates Location Class Price
Details
 10/21/24 – 10/21/24 Bryan, TX EU HEP273 209 $345.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

The Forklift Operator course utilizes OSHA guidelines to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to properly operate a forklift. In addition to safety best practices, participants receive hands-on opportunities to ensure each understands equipment-specific stability requirements, fork adjustment protocols, fueling procedures, and other use issues.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participant must provide:

  • Hard hat
  • Steel-toed footwear
  • Gloves
  • Visibility safety vest
  • A photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines

Attendance Requirements

Class attendance is an essential part of the education process and participants in TEEX courses are expected to attend all class sessions and field exercises. This course requires participants to attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours as a component of successful course completion. During the course, your instructor will review any additional attendance requirements, for example a field exercise that cannot be missed

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Triangle of stability
  • Fork adjustments
  • Fueling procedures
  • Pre-shift inspections
  • Rough terrain forklifts
  • Pick and carry machines
  • Pallet dollies
  • Safe operating procedures
  • Classes of forklifts
  • OSHA forklift standards
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) forklift standards

Suggested Audience

  • Heavy equipment operators
  • Utilities personnel
  • Telecommunications professionals
  • Cable TV installers
  • Construction professionals
  • Warehouse personnel
  • Moving and storage personnel

Contact Information

Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: [email protected]