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Based on the forklift rules, an employer is not required to replicate previous training of a new operator. In order to address specific workplace risks and particular workplace machines, training needs to be supplemented. Like for instance, an operator doesn't have to be trained in order to steer a forklift on a ramp if that work place does not have a ramp; then again, if the operator is actually assigned to work somewhere that has a ramp, it is necessary that extra training has to be provided.



Trainees may use a powered industrial truck only when they are under the direct supervision of people who have the skill, training and knowledge to train operators and assess their skill operating the equipment. The trainees can just learn in a setting where such operation does not put in danger the trainee themselves or other employees.



It is essential to make a practical assessment within the workplace. If a third party training provider is chosen, it is better to have the training happen at the jobsite, utilizing lift trucks at the workplace to be as accurate as possible.



An operator is said to be qualified once they have successfully passed the training with records maintained by the employer. The certification must contain the operator name, the training date, and the name of the individual performing the training and evaluation and lastly the evaluation date. Though certain state OSHA bodies need the issue of an operator's certificate, the Federal OSHA does not require it.



Every three years, refresher training is required. It could also become mandatory to those operators who have shown some kind of deficiency in safe lift truck operation. For example, refresher training will be triggered by some instances including: if there is a near miss or an accident, if a different type of lift truck is introduced to the workplace, if an operator received a poor 3 year evaluation and if a supervisor observes operating unsafely.



It has to be noted that refresher training is not always the solution when unsafe operation is noticed. For instance, if an operator is disobeying workplace safety regulations intentionally, it may be required to implement disciplinary action. And last but not least, even though training lift truck operators is a requirement, it is vital to practice lift truck awareness training for pedestrians and other staff working near forklifts in order to make certain that everybody stays safe.

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