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OSHA Compliant Forklift Operator Safety Training

Powered industrial trucks are essential to your operation, and they are also one of the most common sources of serious workplace injuries. Our forklift operator training is designed to meet OSHA's requirements under 29 CFR 1910.178(l), so your team operates safely and your records stand up to inspection.
 

Whether you need to train a full crew or build an in-house training capability, we offer flexible options to fit your workplace.

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Group Operator Training

Get your operators trained and evaluated together

  • Sessions Delivered at your facility.

  • Operator performance evaluations included.

  • Documentation to support your employer certification records.

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Train the Trainer Program

Build lasting in-house expertise. We prepare your designated staff to train and evaluate operators

  • Classroom instruction and hands-on practical training in one program

  • Sessions delivered at your facility or ours

  • Training tailored to the types of trucks and conditions in your workplace

  • Operator performance evaluations included

  • Documentation to support your employer certification records

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What Operators Learn

Formal Instruction

  • Forklift types, controls, and instrumentation

  • Load capacity, stability, and the "stability triangle"

  • Safe loading, stacking, and unloading

  • Pre-shift inspections and maintenance checks

  • Refueling and battery charging safety

  • Pedestrian safety and traffic rules

  • Operating on ramps, docks, and in confined or hazardous areas

  • Hands-on operation under the supervision of a qualified trainer

  • Maneuvering, load handling, and parking and shutdown procedures

  • Real-world exercises that reflect your own work environment

  • Performance evaluation in the workplace, as OSHA requires

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Stay Compliant Over Time

OSHA requires operators to be evaluated at least once every three years. Refresher training is also required when an operator:

  • Is observed operating unsafely

  • Is involved in an accident or near miss

  • Is assigned to a different type of truck

  • Works under changed workplace conditions that affect safe operation

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Why Train With Us?

We can help you build a refresher schedule and keep your program current..

  • Programs aligned with OSHA's powered industrial truck standard

  • Experienced, qualified instructors

  • Flexible scheduling, including on-site delivery

  • Training that reflects your equipment and workplace

  • Clear documentation to support your records

Ready to get your team trained?

Contact us today for a quote or to schedule a session.

(832) 678-5005
training@sfmh-houston.com

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