Forklift Operator Training
Do you have new employees that need forklift certification and operator training? Or is it time for your experienced forklift operators to have a refresher training? We offer a variety of forklift safety training classes, including courses for your in-house trainers. Our trainers are Toyota Factory Trained and Certified.
To combat accidents and deaths in the work environment, OSHA mandates training and procedures for safety. All industrial-powered truck operators must be certified to operate the equipment legally. Re-certification is required every three years. It is essential to check to see if your current operators are still in compliance. We provide videos, manuals, exams, and other training and safety materials. For your convenience, we can offer training at your facility, or your employees can come to one of our locations.
2024 Safety Training Pricing (prices below DO NOT reflect promotional rates):
- Train the Trainer – $1,200
- 2nd operator is $200 (max of 3 students per class)
- Operator Training – $200 per operator
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Training Offered:
Class designed for forklift operators. Upon completion you will receive a wall certification and wallet sized card.
When your operation reaches a certain size, it just makes sense to have an in-house training expert. Our train the trainer OSHA compliant training program is a full-day program where supervisors and managers from your company can become forklift and/or Aerial Work Platform (AWP) safety instructors. Once certified, you can conduct in-house forklift training and issue certifications for your staff. Upon completion you will receive a wall certification and wallet sized card.
Class designed to meet and exceed all OSHA requirements for all types of Class I, IV & V, sit-down & stand-up counter-balance lift trucks.
Class designed to meet and exceed all OSHA requirements for all types of Class II, electric motor, and narrow aisle lift trucks.
Class designed to meet and exceed all OSHA requirements for all types of Class III, electric powered pallet jacks.
Class designed to meet and exceed all OSHA requirements for Class VII Rough Terrain Forklifts using Gasoline, Diesel, CNP or LP Gas.
This course is designed to ensure your operators are trained to safely operate an aerial or scissor lift. Each operator reviews factors affecting lift stability, operator responsibilities and the proper fit of personal protective equipment (PPE). Class participants take a written test. Hands-on instruction for 1 piece of equipment includes performance of pre-start inspections, job site evaluation and proper lift operation.
TRAINING MATERIALS
For in-house trainers and safety managers, PennWest is your main source for safety training materials. Our training materials are ideal for classroom training and cover a variety of material handling equipment topics, including forklifts, aerial lifts, and rough terrain forklifts. Our most popular safety training materials include:
- Training kits & videos
- Operator wallet cards
- Daily inspection checklist
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Lock-out box
DO YOU MEET OSHA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS?
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has very clear standards that employees must follow. It is the employers responsibility to certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required. The requirements and regulations for material handling equipment are vast and vary by type of equipment, but we can help your company stay in OSHA compliance.
