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Keeping up with standards and protocols set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) can seem daunting. Now, manufacturers and even small businesses are being asked to maintain cybersecurity compliance as well. How can you keep up? Partnering with companies who can help provide necessary training while also offering “train the trainer” programs to make sure you’ve got someone in-house who can provide education to new employees is a good place to start.

Operating a forklift requires specialized training, and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has very clear requirements for forklift operator training and licensing. Forklift operators must be older than 18 years old and must go through classroom training and pass a driving test. Because the rules are very specific, we’ve compiled a list of answers to frequently asked questions about forklift operation.

There are an estimated 855,900 powered industrial trucks in the United States, including forklifts. If you own or manage a warehouse, freight yard, farm or similar business, you should provide forklift operator training to your material handlers. Consider the top three reasons to make this a strict company policy.

Many businesses are focused on the bottom line and avoid spending money on anything they consider unnecessary. Unfortunately, that sometimes includes industrial cleaning. Many businesses think that having their employees sweep and mop the floors is good enough, but that’s simply not the case.

If you’re looking for material handling equipment services in Chicago, turn to Atlas Toyota. We offer superb maintenance and repair services for industrial vehicles and equipment, including forklifts, aerial lifts, cleaning equipment, jacks, pneumatic lifts, and more. We understand how critical this equipment is to your business, which is why we strive to save you time and money with our services.