Forklift (Telehandlers): Fundamentals for the Trainer

Do you have employees operating telehandler forklifts? In both general industry and construction, OSHA requires that each operator be properly trained and evaluated prior to operating any powered industrial truck (PIT), and this training must be conducted by a person who has “the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence”. Are your trainers qualified to facilitate proper training? This course is intended for trainers, as well as superintendents, managers, supervisors, foremen, and safety personnel, to understand design and loading principles, requirements and consensus standards, and the responsibilities of designated trainers. Topics include:

• Types of telescopic-boom powered industrial trucks
• Design, loading and capacity
• Applicable regulatory and consensus standards
• Environmental factors
• Safe operation
• Inspections and maintenance
• Fall protection, falling-object/rollover protection and restraint
• Operator training and evaluation

Length: 7 hours

Location: This course will be held at the Minnesota Safety Council Resource Center located at 474 Concordia Avenue in St. Paul. Take the Dale Street exit from I-94. Proceed east on south frontage road (Concordia Avenue) past the American Lung Association. Turn right into our lower level parking lot.

Lodging: Holiday Inn St. Paul Downtown, 175 West 7th Street in St. Paul. Reservations can be made directly by calling 651.225.1515 or booking online, single or double occupancy. Please make reservations directly with the hotel and be sure to identify yourself as a participant in a Minnesota Safety Council training course to receive the preferred rate.

Cancellation Policy: Pre-registration and payment are required. Hopefully you won't need to cancel, but if you do, please do so at least three business days prior to the course for a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan ahead if you need to cancel your attendance.

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