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By Trucktruth.com, May 28th, 2009

Knowledge is vital, especially when operating materials handling equipment. Did you know that anyone operating a powered fork lift truck is required to be certified?

OSHA standard 1910.178 states “The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).” OSHA Standard 1910.178(l)(1)(i)

Employers are also required to develop and implement a training program based on the general principles of safe truck operation, the types of vehicle(s) being used in the workplace, the hazards of the workplace created by the use of the vehicle(s), and the general safety requirements of the OSHA standard.

A properly trained lift truck operator can help:

• Reduce Lift Truck Downtime
• Limit Lost-Time Injuries
• Improve Driver Efficiency
• Minimize Product Damage and Accidents
• Improve Your Company’s Bottom Line

Hyster Company, in cooperation with its dealers, can provide complete and professional operator training instruction in several ways in order to suit your needs. Whether you require English, Spanish or French, CD or video-based instruction, we have the ability to serve you.

If you are interested in receiving additional information on operator training, please contact us today.