What documentation is required to show proper forklift qualification?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

An employer is required to be able prove that all of its forklift operators have been certified. That certification shall include the name of the operator, date of training, date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation. JIT Toyota-Lift offers Forklift Training Qualification Wallet Cards, and Forklift Training Qualification Read more

Do you need a special driver’s license to become a forklift operator?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

No, there is no special forklift driver’s license. An employer is required to be able prove that all of its forklift operators have been certified. That certification shall include the name of the operator, date of training, date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation. JIT Toyota-Lift offers Forklift Read more

Do you need a special certificate or card to operate a forklift?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

An employer is required to be able prove that all of its forklift operators have been certified. That certification shall include the name of the operator, date of training, date of evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation. JIT Toyota-Lift offers Forklift Training Qualification Wallet Cards, and Forklift Training Qualification Read more

What exactly does OSHA require for forklift training? What is included in the OSHA forklift standard? What does the OSHA forklift standard say?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

The training requirement found in 29 CFR 1910.178(l) for operators of powered industrial trucks and the same requirement for operators of powered industrial trucks in the construction [1926.602(d)] and maritime [1915.120, 1910.16(a)(2)(x), 1910.16(b)(2)(xiv), 1917.1(a)(2)(xiv), 1918.l(b)(10)] industries specify that the employer must develop a complete training program. OSHA requires that operators of powered industrial trucks be Read more

What is 190.178?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

190.178 is an OSHA standard that mandates forklift operator training.

Who can instruct forklift training?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

Forklift training is instructed by a qualified trainer, who has been trained in the aspects of forklift functions, dynamics, and types of classes the equipment falls under. If you are interested in having your own trainer on your staff, JIT Toyota-Lift offers Train the Trainer Training.

Is different forklift training required for different forklifts?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

Training is different for each class of forklift because each forklift class has different characteristics. OSHA requires training for the specific equipment that the operator will be using: Class 1, 4, 5 – Sit-down Counterbalance Forklifts ( battery, gas, LP, and diesel powered) Class 2 – Stand-up Narrow Isle Forklift Class 3 – Electric Pallet Read more

Is there Aerial Lift Training?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

JIT-Toyota Lift is proud to also offer Aerial Lift Operator Training. This training is ideal for our JLG Aerial Lifts or AICHI Aerial Lifts.