SAFE002a - Forklift Safety Training - Part 1

This course is the first of a 2-part series of courses designed to prepare you for your company's forklift hands-on driver training. This course covers basic safety and component information, center of gravity, and operating hazards. You should complete this course before completing Part 2.

Learning objectives:

1. Explain OSHA's forklift training regulation; 
2. Identify the basic components of a forklift and identify areas to inspect before operation; 
3. Define “center of gravity,”; and identify at least 4 forces that can affect a load's center of gravity; 
4. Identify at least three potential hazards that can occur when operating a forklift.

To successfully complete this course, you must attain a minimum score of 80% on the final exam and complete the course training survey.

Continuing education: VGM Education is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEUs for this program.