Do you have employees operating warehouse and other “mast-climbing” forklifts? In both general industry and construction, OSHA requires that each operator be properly trained and evaluated prior to operating any powered industrial truck (PIT), and this training must be conducted by a person who has “the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence”. Are your trainers qualified to facilitate proper training? This course is intended for trainers, as well as superintendents, managers, supervisors, foremen, and safety personnel, to understand design and loading principles, requirements and consensus standards, and the responsibilities of designated trainers. Topics include:

• Types of mast-climbing powered industrial trucks
• Design, loading and capacity
• Applicable regulatory and consensus standards
• Environmental factors
• Safe operation
• Inspections and maintenance
• Fall protection, falling-object/rollover protection and restraint
• Operator training and evaluation

NOTE: The Minnesota Safety Council recommends trainers and supervisors renew their training every three years to remain apprised of changes and updates.

See “Forklifts (Telehandlers): Fundamentals for the Trainer” for powered industrial trucks with telescopic booms.

Virtual Instructor Led Training Requirements:

Students are required to have video and audio capability and must remain visible to the instructor and facilitator throughout the class. Additionally, students may not use a phone to participate in the training or view the presentation. Students who are unable to meet these requirements will not be permitted to attend.

If your organization is Tax Exempt or Out of State, please contact the office to register at 605-361-7785 or 800-952-5539

Member: $335 + tax

Non Member  $435 + tax 

*Pre-registration and payment are required at the time of registration. Cancellations received prior to 3 business days of the event will receive a full refund. No refunds will be made after three business days prior to the course. This policy will be enforced, so please plan if you need to cancel your attendance.  No refunds will be made on uncancelled registrations or no-shows. Substitutions are accepted at any time. We reserve the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment, or other circumstances which would make the event nonviable. If we cancel an event, registrants will be given a full refund.