OSHA Forklift - Train the Trainer Agenda


8 a.m. – Registration and Continental Breakfast (provided)


8:30 a.m. – Introduction to 1910.178 - Powered Industrial Truck Standard

  • Purpose and Overview of Standard
  • Scope - What Falls Under the Standard?
  • Latest Statistics and Accidents from OSHA
  • In-House Trainer Qualifications
  • Overview of Your New Training Manual/CD

Training Program Content

  • Safe Operations Responsibility
  • 13 Truck-Related Topics
  • 9 Workplace-Related Topics

Safe Truck Operations

  • Prohibited Behaviors
  • Traveling Requirements
  • Loading Safely
  • Unattended Mode
  • Specific Truck Safety
  • Maintenance of Industrial Tracks

11:30 a.m. – Lunch (provided)


12:15 p.m. – Other Training Requirements

  • Performance Certification
  • Stability Triangle Demonstration
  • Refresher Training
  • Avoidance of Duplicative Training

Inspection Requirements

  • What and When to Inspect
  • Documentation Requirements

Review and Test Training Tips

  • Helpful Tips for Training Co-Workers
  • Group Exercise and Demonstration
  • Questions and Answers

3:15 p.m. OSHA Forklift - Train the Trainer Adjourns