Powered Industrial Trucks - Operators Overview

Course Description 

Powered industrial trucks like forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, tuggers, tow motors, and other powered equipment are used daily to lift and move equipment or materials. Because of the high risk of injury and even death while operating a powered industrial truck, some use and training recommendations have been developed to improve safety. Specifically, it is recommended that powered industrial truck operators receive comprehensive initial training, including facility specifics, a hands-on skill demonstration in the workplace, and an evaluation. Employers are also encouraged to provide refresher training on powered industrial trucks under certain circumstances.

Course Objectives 

• Recognize the different types and classes of powered industrial trucks.
• Recall the most common causes of powered industrial truck injuries and fatalities.
• Identify critical elements for the safe inspection and operation of a powered industrial truck, including stability and load handling, refueling, and changing or charging batteries.
• Recognize the most critical considerations for stopping a lift and/or ending a shift.

Course Duration

30 minutes

Target Audience 

Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product  

Requisite Knowledge 

None