Forklift Operator Age Requirements
May 1, 2013By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
The purpose of this article is to inform employers that youth employment regulations (29CFR570) promulgated under the Fair Labor Standards Act, prohibits most employees under the age of 18... Read more about Forklift Operator Age Requirements
Forklift Rental Yard Liability
February 1, 2013By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
When renting a forklift to a customer (lessee), the rental yard (lessor) should have the following or similar written statement or agreement from the customer (lessee) with their... Read more about Forklift Rental Yard Liability
Employer Confusion
January 1, 2013By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
Most employers throughout the U.S. are demanding previous forklift operator training or certification from individuals making application for employment who want to operate forklift trucks.... Read more about Employer Confusion
10 Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining To Forklift Training
December 1, 2012By: Forklift Safety Training Services
What vehicles are considered to be powered industrial trucks? The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) defines a powered industrial tuck as a mobile, power propelled truck used to carry,... Read more about 10 Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining To Forklift Training
OSHA Working Overtime
November 1, 2012Jeff Ord of Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
For the past several months we have been experiencing a huge increase of inquiries and safety training kit sales from employers who OSHA has randomly inspected their forklift safety... Read more about OSHA Working Overtime
10 Forklift Operator Training Requirements
October 1, 2012By: Jeff Ord of Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
The most frequent asked question that FORKLIFTSAFETY.COM receives in their office on a daily basis is, “What Do We Need To Do To... Read more about 10 Forklift Operator Training Requirements
Fall Protection Products
September 1, 2012By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
All fall protection products fit into four functional categories.
1. Fall Arrest; 2. Positioning; 3. Suspension; 4. Retrieval.
Fall Arrest: A fall arrest system... Read more about Fall Protection Products
OSHA Facts
August 1, 2012By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration aims to ensure worker safety and health in the United States by working with employers and employees to create better working environments.... Read more about OSHA Facts
FREE Forklift Safety Posters
July 1, 2012The “10 Forklift Safety Rules” and “Forklift Hand Signals” Posters are now FREE. These color posters are printer friendly and can be easily printed at: Read more about FREE Forklift Safety Posters
Comprehensive Training – Key to Forklift Safety
June 1, 2012By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
Annually there are over 34,000 injury accidents that involve forklifts, more than 13,000 Workers’ Compensation claims are filed as a result of forklift accidents and 70 to 90% of all... Read more about Comprehensive Training – Key to Forklift Safety