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Course Description

Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health in conjunction with OSHA, established certification requirements for forklift operators. Regulations require employers to ensure anyone operating a forklift holds a current certification. Leeward Community College has established a certification training that meets HIOSH and OSHA industry standards. Certification is for Class 1, 4, and 5 vehicles only. You must be over the age of 18 to participate.

Course Outline

Hawaii Occupational Safety & Health in conjunction with OSHA, established certification requirements for forklift operators. Regulations require employers to ensure anyone operating a forklift holds a current certification. Leeward Community College has established a certification training that meets HIOSH and OSHA industry standards. Certification is for Class 1, 4, and 5 vehicles only. You must be over the age of 18 to participate.

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

Contact: William Labby (wlabby@hawaii.edu)

For registration assistance call our office at 455-0477

Prerequisites

Over the age of 18 to participate.
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