Forklift Operator Certification Class
COURSE COVERS:
- Operating instructions, warnings and precautions
- Operation of industrial trucks propelled by electric, gas, LP or diesel
- Differences between forklifts and automobiles
- Truck controls and instrumentation
- Types of power-plants and propulsion
- Steering and maneuvering
- Visibility restrictions
- Fork / attachment adaptation
- Vehicle capacity and Name Plate information
- Vehicle stability and 3 point stability triangle
- Pre-operational safety inspections
- Propane and battery safety
- Operating limitations / load composition
- Floor & surface conditions / operating on inclined surfaces
- Load manipulation. Stacking and unstacking
- Pedestrian safety rules
- Narrow aisle operation
- Hazardous environment (classified) locations
- Enclosed environments and noxious gasses
COURSE INCLUDES:
- 47 page Operator’s Training Manual
- Formal OSHA-compliant written examination (for certification)
- Formal OSHA-compliant performance evaluation test (for certification)
- Certificate of Course Completion*
- Permit Card*
- Employer Certification Form*
* Documents mailed to employer within 7-10 days of successful course completion
*We encourage advanced registration to reserve your spot.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations are permitted up to 5 business days before the date of the class. For cancellations that occur within 5 business days or less from the class date, registrants may choose to transfer to another available class date at the discretion of the trainer. Please contact the training department directly to coordinate transfers / cancellations: training@atlaslift.com
Training courses meet and exceed OSHA Regulations for Training -OSHA 29CFR 1910.178 (l) and ANSI Standards for Training ANSI B56.1a-2018
OSHA (B56.1a-2018) – The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely as demonstrated by successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (L).
OSHA (B56.1a-2018) – Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (L).
BASE CLASS
$125 PER ATTENDEE
Sit-down Counterbalanced Forklift
Same-Day Certifications
$25 per attendee
Stand-Up, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Truck
*Optional certifications may only be taken upon successful evaluation of the base class. Please contact the training department for details.
Payment Options
Atlas Account Customers
- Invoice Atlas Account
- Credit Card *additional fees apply
- Money Order
- Cash
- No personal checks
Non-Account Customers
- Cash/ Money Order Day of Class
- Credit Card *additional fees apply
- No Credit or Debit Cards Accepted on Day of Class
Bedford Park, IL
8:00a - 2:00p *Please arrive by 7:45
OCT 09 | Español | CLASS FULL |
OCT 10 | English | CLASS FULL |
NOV 13 | Español | OPEN |
NOV 14 | English | OPEN |
DEC 11 | Español | OPEN |
DEC 12 | English | OPEN |
Elk Grove Village, IL
8:00a - 2:00p *Please arrive by 7:45
OCT 12 | Español | CLASS FULL |
OCT 13 | English | CLASS FULL |
NOV 16 | Español | OPEN |
NOV 17 | English | OPEN |
DEC 14 | Español | OPEN |
DEC 15 | English | OPEN |
Brooklyn Park, MN
8:00a - 2:00p *Please arrive by 7:45
OCT 11 | English | OPEN |
NOV 15 | English | OPEN |
DEC 13 | English | OPEN |
Training Locations
Location
Elk Grove Village, IL
Main Phone
(847) 678-3450Hours
8:00a - 2:00p
1815 Landmeier RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007
DirectionsLocation
Bedford Park, IL
Main Phone
(708) 563-0707Hours
8:00a - 2:00p
6400 West 73rd StBedford Park, IL 60638
DirectionsLocation
Brooklyn Park, MN
Main Phone
(763) 425-9066Hours
8:00a - 2:00p
8601 Xylon Ct. NBrooklyn Park, MN 55445
DirectionsMeet Our Trainers

Leo Beer
Training Department Director
OSHA Outreach Instructor
Corporate Technical & Safety Instructor

Jaime Munguia
Safety Training Instructor
Corporate Safety Instructor
Bi-lingual Safety Instructor
Questions About Training?
Contact the Atlas Toyota Training Department by phone at (708) 325-0649.
