Forklift Operator Training in Chicago & Minneapolis

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

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