“Train The Trainer...” Certification or Confusion
May 1, 2012By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
Don't be fooled by the incorrect term CERTIFICATION when the correct or proper term is CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION. Many training companies boldly advertise and offer a "train the trainer"... Read more about “Train The Trainer...” Certification or Confusion
Hand Signals For Controlling Forklift Operations
April 1, 2012Provided By: Department of Energy, DOE-RL-92-36
Over the last several months we have had many requests from carious companies and government agencies for some standardized hand signals for controlling forklift operations. After... Read more about Hand Signals For Controlling Forklift Operations
Employer Liability
March 1, 2012By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
Forklift accidents can be traced to two causes – operator error, which is due to a lack of training, and defective equipment. In both cases, the employer can be held liable in a lawsuit when... Read more about Employer Liability
Forklift Carbon Monoxide
February 1, 2012By: Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
Carbon monoxide produced from propane (L.P) powered forklifts in warehouse applications is one of the most common industrial hazards. Poisoning from this odorless, colorless and tasteless gas... Read more about Forklift Carbon Monoxide
Forklift Driver Killed When Floor Collapses
April 1, 2011By: Jeff Ord, President of Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
Tonight, I’m pushing right up to the deadline date to write my “Safety Corner” article for Material Handling Network. Based on today’s circumstances, I decided... Read more about Forklift Driver Killed When Floor Collapses
Distracted Driving
January 1, 2010I think most people would agree that distracted driving is a worldwide problem, but might also think it is one which does not apply to them. It doesn’t matter if you are operating a service van, semi truck, car or a forklift; distractions can... Read more about Distracted Driving
How Should Trainers Be Trained?
October 1, 2009When you are preparing to travel by air it may be comforting to know that your pilot has hundreds of hours in training and thousands of flight hours. When you sign the release to have major surgery the same is true, years of training and... Read more about How Should Trainers Be Trained?
A Fun, Competitive Event that Promotes the Safe & Efficient Operation of Forklifts!
September 1, 2009The Springfield/Clark County Safety Council (SCCSC) conducted its’ first forklift rodeo in 1994 as a modest, county-wide event. Under its’ own momentum & with national, & even international attention the event has come to be known... Read more about A Fun, Competitive Event that Promotes the Safe & Efficient Operation of Forklifts!
U.S. Open Forklift Rodeo Gains Int'l Attention
May 26, 2009By: Dick Higgins of The Higgins Group
Years ago the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (BWC) saw fit to establish what is now the Ohio Division of Safety & Hygiene, the mission to do all possible to make the workplace safer,... Read more about U.S. Open Forklift Rodeo Gains Int'l Attention
New OSHA Reform!!! What All Employer’s Must Know
May 1, 2009By: Jeff Ord of Forklift Safety Training Services, Inc.
For the first time in nearly 14 years, the Democratic regime has a new President with majorities in the house and senate. What does this mean? They are calling out for an overhaul... Read more about New OSHA Reform!!! What All Employer’s Must Know