Forklift Certification Information
TOP TEN REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD BE OSHA CERTIFIED
1. Its The Law!
2. Non-Compliance Can Result In a Minimum Fine Of $7,000 Per Uncertified
Operator in Your Shop.
3. Non-Compliance of certification can and will lead to shut down of
businesses
4. Minimize Accidents & Injuries
5. Improve Operator Morale
6. Increase Productivity and Efficiency
7. Reduce Liability
8. Reduce Maintenance Costs
9. Avoid Costly OSHA Fines
10. Have A More Knowledgeable Staff
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Forklift Certificate
NOTE: ALL LIFT TRUCK OPERATORS MUST BE RE-CERTIFIED EVERY THREE YEARS
OSHA's New training rule for lift truck operators was finalized on December 1, 1998. The employer shall ensure that their operators of powered industrial trucks are trained, as appropriate, by the following dates:
If the employee is hired before December 1, 1999 the initial training and evaluation of that employee must be completed before December 1, 1999.
If the employee is hired after December 1, 1999 the initial training and evaluation of that employee must be completed before the employee is assigned to operate a powered industrial truck.
* Hand pallet truck
* Walkie low lift truck
* Rider low lift truck
* Towing tractor
* Walkie stacker
* Rider stacker
* Reach truck
* Electric counterbalanced truck
* IC counterbalanced truck
* Telescopic handler
* Slip Sheet machine
* Walkie Order Picking truck
* Rider Order Picking truck
* Very narrow aisle truck