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Forklift Operator Safety Training: Train-the-Trainer

May 16, 2017 @ 8:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT

  • Do you know what OSHA 1910.178 says about your responsibility concerning the operation of “powered industrial trucks” within your facility?
  • Did you know that a powered pallet truck is included in the regulation concerning training your employees?

Topics covered:

  • Component identification of all controls
  • Various driving characteristics of the forklift
  • The stability triangle and the tip factor
  • How a forklift differs from a car and what is involved in stopping a forklift truck
  • How to perform the “daily checklist” that is required under OSHA standards
  • How to read the data tag and what to do if the forklift tips over
  • Safe driving rules and OSHA mandates
  • Safe and proper loading dock procedures
  • Safe handling of various fuels that power the forklift
  • Proper recordkeeping

All participants will be provided with a certificate of completion for their files.

Who should attend:
Individuals responsible for Safety Training or Forklift Training at your facility

Date / Time:
Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Lunch is provided

Cost:
$300 for MACNY Members / $500 for non-Members / $270 for Individual Members

Facilitator: Dave Bennett, Thompson and Johnson
Dave is a 38 year employee of Thompson and Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. in East Syracuse, NY. A leading material handling company that is a multi-line dealer of Crown,Toyota, and Clark Forklifts and a dealer for Advance Eq. their industrial floor cleaning line. Dave has spent 20 years as a mechanic, of which 14 were on the road servicing material handling equipment (forklifts). His last 18 years have been in his current position as EHS Mgr. and a trainer in mandatory OSHA forklift safety training, making him a longtime veteran in the field of material handling equipment. In his many years, he has seen many accidents and unsafe practices and brings that real-life experience into his classroom. He delivers training with a casual relaxed atmosphere that encourages individuals to take the information to heart and stay attentive. Dave has received his training from the largest names in material handling equipment and holds training certificates from all lines that Thompson and Johnson represents.

 

Details

Date:
May 16, 2017
Time:
8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Costs

MACNY Members : $300

non-Members : $500

Individual Members : $270

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Venue

MACNY Headquarters
5788 Widewaters Parkway
Syracuse,NY13214United States
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Organizer

Dave Bennett, Thompson and Johnson