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Forklift Operator – Stability and Capacity
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Forklift Operator - Stability and Capacity

USD $ 59.95
This lesson is designed to provide workers with an awareness of the federal safety regulations for operating a forklift. The curriculum serves as the formal instruction component of forklift operator training, and generally precedes hands-on operator training and site-specific training. The regulations for operating forklifts are outlined in 29 CFR 1910. This lesson will define key forklift stability concepts, explain how to calculate a forklift's capacity, and describe stability factors and guidelines.

Course Overview

This lesson is designed to provide workers with an awareness of the federal safety regulations for operating a forklift. The curriculum serves as the formal instruction component of forklift operator training, and generally precedes hands-on operator training and site-specific training. The regulations for operating forklifts are outlined in 29 CFR 1910. This lesson will define key forklift stability concepts, explain how to calculate a forklift's capacity, and describe stability factors and guidelines.

Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:

  • Explain forklift stability
  • Explain how to calculate whether a forklift has the capacity to lift a given load
  • List key guidelines for maintaining a forklift's stability.

Topics Covered

  • Stability Triangle and Center of Gravity
  • Calculating Lift Capacity
  • Stability Factors and Guidelines
 

This course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete

A passing grade of 80% or higher required. Up to 3 attempts are provided.

 

A certificate will be provided upon the successful completion of this course

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