Powered Industrial Trucks
Safety Training
The Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training is a 6-8-hour course designed for any level of experienced equipment operator or hopeful operator. The course will prepare students for a position that may require operation of specified pieces of equipment. This will include a combination of classroom, but majority of the course will be hands-on equipment training on key safety and operational practices. Upon completion, participants will have the knowledge of key safety and operational practices following training requirements of OSHA’s 29 CFR Section 1926.602(d) and 1910.178(l).
who is it for?
Powered industrial truck (PIT) certification training is required for workers who operate:
Forklifts
Aerial and Scissor Lifts
Skid-Steers
Telehandlers
And any other Powered Industrial Truck
What will you learn?
Training Focuses on operating procedures, such as how to drive the forklift vehicle and operate the hydraulic lift safely. While your training primarily covers loading and unloading materials, it also includes handling hazardous materials and performing vehicle maintenance. Skills demonstrated during this training include:
Details of the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks standard
Training requirements for operators
Types of Powered Industrial Trucks
Understanding the specific forklift's controls and capabilities
Maintenance, including safe fuel handling and storage
Maintenance and inspection procedures
Basic safety precautions for operators and those working in the vicinity
Operating fork lifts and other powered industrial trucks in hazardous locations
Identify the elements of an Electrical Hazard Analysis
Operation of a forklift in a constantly changing environment
Avoiding hazards on a jobsite
Keeping the forklift and the load stable
what to
expect
length
6-8 hours – duration dependent on number of pieces of equipment trained on, as well as quantity of students in the course
training type
Onsite, Instructor Led, Practical and Hands-On exercises and operations
Refresher Needed
Every 3 years
language
English
orientation covers
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178(l) General Industry Standard and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.602(d) (Construction Standard)
ALL COURSES INCLUDE:
proof of certification
Upon completion of the course, all students are issued a physical and digital certificate with their name, company name, and completed course.
Compliance Management
All students can be tested and have their progress tracked in our Online Learning Management System, with reminders for annual refreshers.
Price: Pricing is flexible, please contact us for group rates and details.
Training Days: Training classes are scheduled by request. Please let us know in the form below when you would like training, and we can schedule according to your needs.
Companies rely on Absolute Safety
"I have worked with Absolute Safety for 3 years. Absolute’s staff, qualified safety professionals and ability to train craft personnel are three main reasons why Moore Construction chooses to use Absolute. They will go to extremes to make sure that you get what you need to make a project safe and successful."
— Patrick Borden, Safety Director at Moore Construction
Contact us to learn more
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