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Forklift Training Systems is a leading provider of forklift and aerial work platform operator training and Train-The-Trainer programs. They offer several complete and cost effective training kits for class 1-7 lifts, as well as most major attachments, in a variety of languages. Forklift Training Systems can be reached at 740/763-4978 or on the web at www.forklifttrainingsystem.com

 



Forklift Rental Yard Liability

August 1, 2010

By: 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 dated... Read more about Forklift Rental Yard Liability

OSHA Working Overtime

July 1, 2010

By: Jeff Ord

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 training record keeping and training... Read more about OSHA Working Overtime

Fall Protection Products

June 1, 2010

By: 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

Comprehensive Training – Key to Forklift Safety

May 1, 2010

By: 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

“Train The Trainer...” Certification or Confusion

April 1, 2010

By: 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

March 1, 2010

Provided 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

February 1, 2010

By: 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

Distracted Driving

January 1, 2010

I 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

“10 Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining To Forklift Training”

November 1, 2009

By: 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”

How Should Trainers Be Trained?

October 1, 2009

When 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?



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