Forklift Safety
Online Training Certification Course
29 CFR 1910.178
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Failure to provide adequate forklift safety training is a common cause of serious injuries and fatal forklift accidents. To keep forklift operators and those around them safe, this online certification course details the regulations, responsibilities, and best practices for forklift use and maintenance. Course contents include basic equipment components, vehicle inspections, hazard identification, and how to safely operate, load, and travel in a forklift.
Forklifts are some of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on a worksite. They are a type of powered industrial truck (PIT) used to lift and transport loads. Despite their widespread use, there are always safety risks associated with operating industrial equipment. OSHA forklift certification ensures that personnel are trained in proper operational safety measures.
This course is for:
This OSHA forklift certification online course is designed for anyone who works with or near powered industrial trucks, including operators, worksite managers, and safety personnel. This safety training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace and save lives.
Case Study: On the morning of September 20, 2017, an employee of a building supply company in Clyde Hill, Washington, was operating a forklift on the job. The forklift had its mast extended, causing it to be unbalanced. As the employee drove the forklift, its instability caused the truck to tip forward onto its forks, violently ejecting the employee from his seat. He was not wearing the seatbelt, a required safety measure. The employee struck his head on the forklift's overhead protective guards and died from blunt force head trauma.
Key Takeaways: Employers set the tone for safety. A workplace culture of diligent compliance with basic safety precautions decreases the likelihood of accidents. In this case, the basic safety precautions for forklift operation were ignored. The required seatbelt was not used and the forklift mast was up, a known and easily recognized source of instability. The tipping forward of the forklift might have been avoided had the forklift mast been in an appropriate position, and the fatality might have been prevented had the driver been wearing a seatbelt. When forklifts and PITs are equipped with seatbelts and other restraints, OSHA requires employers to enforce their use.
Any injury or death of a worker should be seen as a serious call for employers and workers alike to look carefully at safety practices. The employer should determine what needs to be done to ensure that each worker is given the best chance to avoid injury, accidents, and death.
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Governing Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA standards are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 addresses general industry standards. Training requirements for forklift, motorized hand trucks, and other powered industrial trucks are detailed in 29 CFR 1910.178.
What You'll Learn
- Basic Forklift Components
- Controls
- Instruments
- Electric Batteries
- Powered Industrial Truck Classifications
- Basic Forklift Safety Devices
- Vehicle Inspections
- Pre-Operation Inspections
- Operational Inspection
- Forklift Designations and Designated Areas
- Training and Certification of Forklift Operators
- Overview of Risks and Hazards of Forklift Operation
- Operating A Forklift
- Creating a Stable Load
- The Stability Triangle
- Lateral Stability
- Longitudinal Stability
- Dynamic Stability
- Avoiding Tip-Overs
- Knowing Your Load Capacity
- Attachments
- Loading the Forklift
- Working with Truck Trailers and Railroad Cars
- Traveling in the Forklift
- Working in the Forklift
- Steering, Turning, and Changing Direction
- Workplace Conditions
- More Workplace Risks
- Pedestrian Safety
- Passengers and Riders
- Forklift Maintenance
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 3 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses, so you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to hazards such as forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.
1910.178(l)(4)(ii)
Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when:1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A)
The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner;1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B)
The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident;1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(C)
The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the truck safely;1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(D)
The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck;OR
1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(E)
A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the truck.1910.178(l)(4)(iii)
An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
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