Truck Driver Training Awareness

This course provides comprehensive training for powered industrial truck (PIT) operators, focusing on safe operation, workplace hazards, and equipment-specific procedures. Through video, group discussions, and hands-on practice, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to operate industrial trucks safely and efficiently.

Understand the types, features, and functions of powered industrial trucks, including critical safety measurements and the “stability triangle” to prevent tipovers
Learn how to interpret data plates and their importance in safe truck operation
Conduct pre-operational inspections using checklists, identify potential issues, and understand the importance of vehicle inspections
Master safe driving techniques, including the differences between powered industrial trucks and automobiles, and recognize common safety hazards
Develop skills in safe load handling, including lifting, raising, and lowering loads in aisles
Gain knowledge of LPG properties, refueling procedures, and tank components, while addressing related safety concerns
Learn safe battery changing, charging, and maintenance procedures, and understand associated safety risks
Reinforce safety procedures and review potential risks of serious injury in the workplace
Receive hands-on training to operate specific powered industrial trucks in workplace-specific conditions, ensuring proficiency in safe operation

Certificate of Completion in Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks)

This course is ideal for operators of powered industrial trucks in industrial, warehouse, and transportation settings. Emphasis is placed on hands-on practice, workplace-specific training, and compliance with OSHA standards.