How to Get a Forklift Operator OSHA Certified

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide whether you will find a company that can provide an instructor to offer an OSHA-compliant course.

   An alternative is to consider taking an OSHA Outreach Training Program Course, which will teach you to certify forklift operators yourself.
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   Step 2: If you decide to certify the operators yourself

   The courses are one week long, and are given by the OSHA Training Institute and the OSHA Training Institute Education Centers located around the country.
   
   Your authorization will allow you to issue certification cards, and is good for two to four years.
   
   To renew your authorization, you'll need to take an update course. , The classroom part of the training for new operators is 8 hours, and 4 hours for experienced operators.
   
   It focuses on specific health and safety concerns the operator needs to be aware of, as well as legislation and penalties related to OSHA regulations. ,, The training usually includes navigating through obstacle courses, and demonstrating proper use of the forklift's controls to lift and lower materials, as well as practical knowledge of safety regulations. , The hands-on training must consist of a minimum of 8 hours for High lifts and a minimum of 4 hours for low lifts.
   
   Upon completion, You'll be able to immediately hand him his certification card, which is good for three years.
   
   While it's not mandatory that the operators carry the wallet-sized certification cards on the job, it's highly recommended.
   
   Job supervisors will be able to identify who's certified, and insurance company or OSHA officials can monitor the employer's compliance record.
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   Step 3: complete an authorized OSHA trainer course in either the construction industry or general industry.

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   Step 4: Set up and conduct classroom work for the forklift operators.

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   Step 5: Evaluate the operator's performance on the classroom work by administering the OSHA forklift certification exam.

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   Step 6: Execute the hands-on training for the forklift operators.

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   Step 7: When a forklift operator completes the classroom test with a passing grade and shows you he is competent in meeting hands-on training requirements

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   Step 8: you can certify him as a forklift operator under guidelines after the hands-on training is complete.

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