Course Overview
In today's world manufacturing and warehouse facilities are maximizing space and development new ways to move materials. The units that operate in those facilities are specialized for the specific work, and you'll need to know how to operate them safely. This isn't just good practice, it's part of the OSHA standard that you be trained on and authorized to use different types of units and any attachments you'll be operating. This is an introduction to specialized units and attachments.
This online course is designed to help you operate specialized units—and forklift with attachments—in a safe way, protecting yourself and your coworkers from the potential hazards associated with their use.
After completing this course, forklift operators will be able to:
- Explain different operating techniques with specialized units
- Discuss how attachments alter the safe operation of a forklift