What is OSHA?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration which is an agency of United States Department of Labor. OSHA assures safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing, training, outreach, education, and assistance.

Where are JIT Toyota-Lift’s forklift operator classes held?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

JIT Toyota-Lift will come to you! On-site forklift classes are the best way to train your forklift operators. On-site forklift training allows your forklift operators to use the actual equipment they’ll be using in the work environment they’ll be using it in.

What are the requirements to become a forklift operator?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

In order to become a forklift operator, you must: Be at least 18 years old Demonstrate safe operation of a forklift Complete a forklift training class and qualify to be a forklift operator Your forklift training class must be taught by a qualified forklift instructor Possess a Forklift Operator Certificate

What is included in training from JIT Toyota-Lift?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

JIT Toyota Lift’s Forklift Operator Training Classes are specialized to meet OSHA requirements in forklift training. Upon completion of the training class, JIT Toyota-Lift will provide the employer with the following: A course outline showing the topics covered The operator’s written forklift training test A forklift performance evaluation of the driver Forklift Training Qualification Wallet Read more

How is forklift operator training enforced?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

OSHA enforces forklift training requirements in the following ways: Regular OSHA forklift operator audits After reported forklift accidents If there is a fatality If notified of improper forklift operating procedures

How long does forklift certification last? Does forklift certification expire? Do you have to renew your forklift certification?

Joyce Schwob - August 7, 2017

OSHA requires that forklift operators be evaluated once every 3 years. JIT Toyota-Lift recommends renewing forklift operators’ training once every 3 years as well. Equipment, operators’ physical conditions, and facility layouts often change, so reevaluation is critical. For more information, see our blog post How Often Must Forklift Operators Be Trained.  

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