IVES Forklift Certification

Description

Forklift Operator Certification

This 8-hour, in-person Forklift Operator Certification course, based on IVES Training Group standards, is specifically designed for construction workers, equipment operators, site supervisors, and safety personnel who operate forklifts in high-risk job site environments. This comprehensive training program covers both theoretical knowledge and extensive hands-on practice, ensuring operators understand safe operation, load handling, hazard recognition, and OSHA compliance.
Participants will gain the necessary skills to operate forklifts efficiently and safely on construction sites, reducing the risk of accidents and improving job site safety. Upon successful completion, participants will receive an IVES Forklift Operator Certification, valid for three years, in compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards.

Key Topics Covered:
✅ OSHA & ANSI Forklift Regulations and employer responsibilities
✅ Understanding forklift types and classifications (e.g., rough terrain, telehandlers, industrial forklifts)
✅ Pre-use inspections and identifying mechanical issues
✅ Load handling, lifting, and stability principles to prevent tip-overs
✅ Safe operation on uneven terrain, inclines, and confined spaces
✅ Maneuvering techniques in high-risk areas (e.g., tight spaces, near workers and equipment)
✅ Recognizing and mitigating common hazards, including pedestrian safety, struck-by accidents, and load shifts
✅ Proper use of forklift attachments (e.g., forks, buckets, booms)
✅ Refueling and battery maintenance for propane, diesel, and electric forklifts
✅ Hands-on forklift operation with real-world construction site applications
✅ Emergency procedures for brake failure, tip-overs, and load spills

Course Format:
✔ Instructor-led, in-person training with classroom theory and hands-on forklift operation
✔ Real-world construction site scenarios and hazard awareness drills
✔ Extended hands-on practice time with forklifts in various job site conditions
✔ Written and practical skill assessments to ensure OSHA compliance

This course is ideal for new and experienced forklift operators, foremen, and site managers who need to meet OSHA certification requirements, improve job site safety, and enhance forklift handling skills. No prior forklift experience is required.