TRAD8300 - Forklift Certification
Course Description
Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health in conjunction with OSHA, established certification requirements for forklift operators. Regulations require employers to provide the training. Leeward Community College has established a certification training that meets industry standards. Certification is for Class 1, 4, and 5 vehicles only.
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
· Explain the different categories and types of Forklifts.
· Identify the hazards involved with the operation of a forklift.
· Identify truck controls and instrumentation: location, purpose, and operation.
· Understand vehicle refueling for gasoline, diesel and propane forklifts.
· Understand vehicle battery recharging procedures for electric forklifts.
· Understand visibility restrictions and how to safely operate a forklift with limited visibility.
· Identify forklift nameplate, how to read and interpret nameplate data.
· Explain how to maintain vehicle stability, and describe vehicle limitations.
· Perform vehicle pre-inspections to identify potential safety concerns.
· describe the procedures for logging and reporting forklift discrepancies.
· Understand the impact of surface conditions and load composition when operating a forklift.
· Understand load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking.
· Read and interpret operating instructions for the forklift.
· Read and interpret warnings, and precautions for forklifts.
· Demonstrate proficient operator skills on a forklift.
Notes
William J. Labby
Workforce Development Coordinator
wlabby@hawaii.edu
For assistance email the coordinator at the above address or call 808 455-0688.
Prerequisites
Must be at least 18 years of age by the first day of class
OR
Must be 16 years of age and have a parent or guardian present to sign a risk and release waiver at the beginning of the first class period.