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Forklift Truck Training

In order to be given certification as a lift truck driver, you have to undergo training on an industrial-powered forklift, or lift truck. The training must be specific to the lift truck attachments and type that you will be using on the job site. Training should also reflect the environment wherein you will be working. Lift truck safety should be a top priority for both the trainer and the operator trainee.



General Qualifications

Anybody operating a forklift must undergo training and certification prior to assuming operator duties. Basic qualifications for utilizing a forklift include being at least eighteen years old and the physical capacity to safely operate and control the unit.



Pedestrian Safety

The top concern of any lift truck driver must be the safety of pedestrians. Pedestrians near the lift truck are at risk of injury or death from getting hit by the machinery or its additions. Pedestrians must always have the right of way, and lift truck operators should honk their horns when working near pedestrians or at intersections or crosswalks.



Weather Conditions

Forklift accidents often happen on loading docks. These areas become dangerous if rain leaks in through open dock doors leading to an extremely slippery floor. Wet floor conditions can result in a hazard and drivers should know possible dangers when working in loading dock areas.



Certification

Lift truck certification courses consist of a combination of practical training and classroom instruction tailored to the specific requirements of the workplace. Training should be undertaken on the forklift type and attachments which will be utilized by the trainee in the workplace.



Accidents

On average, there is approximately 100 deaths attributed to forklift mishaps, while over 100,000 are injured by lift trucks. Nearly all of these accidents are preventable with attention to safety and correct operator training.

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