Counterbalance forklift Training
OSHA does require drivers utilizing a counterbalanced lift truck to have received lecture style or classroom training. They additionally require that a supervised driving course is finished in addition to periodic refresher training. There is no minimum time requirement for the supervised driving or classroom training. What's more, there is no frequency mandated for the refresher training either.
Counterbalanced Forklifts
The weight of the counterbalance forklift is used to balance its cargo utilizing its own weight. The forklift forks are in a fixed position but could be raised and lowered to secure and move cargo. The forks run parallel to the body of the forklift. OSHA require that individuals who would be using counterbalanced forklifts on the job be properly trained on the trucks while being in the kind of environment that they will be using them.
Classroom Training
Classroom training or lecture style training provides information regarding the truck which the driver would be utilizing. This training includes aspects like weight and load capacity, height, how to charge or fuel the lift truck. It includes how to gauge the time on the engine as well as any lift truck specific safety information like where to stand when walking around the truck. Either written and/or oral testing is part of the classroom training. There is no minimum time requirement for the training.
Supervised Driving
The lift truck operator needs to learn how to utilize the counterbalanced lift truck while being supervised. The supervised driving has to take place in a place that reflects the environment the driver will be driving in. This atmosphere must include the type of terrain she will be traveling on, have the same vehicle and pedestrian traffic close by, and the same surrounding structures nearby too. There is no specific minimum number of hours the driver has to drive while being supervised.