operator training
safety is a priority every day
Safe operation of warehouse equipment demands skilled operators, making their training critical to your operations. Whether its forklifts, crane or aerial lifts, you need to protect your investments and most importantly, your people.
You need to be confident that the safety of your employees is being handled by professionals. Not to mention that your OSHA documentation is in order.
We have the training, the way you need it.
Our training exceeds OSHA regulations and is customized for your site and your equipment to ensure the best results. Classes include all documentation for your files and certification cards for operators. The right training can help you reduce lift truck downtime, improve driver efficiency, minimize product damage and accidents, and limit lost‑time injuries.
PROTECT YOUR PEOPLE
With more than 1 in 10 forklifts countrywide involved in workplace accidents, you can't afford to skimp on operator training.
Forklift Operator Training
The best forklift operators are trained and familiar with the proper operation of their equipment. We offer in-house and on-site operator training for all classes of forklifts to make sure your operations are as safe as possible.
Aerial Lift Operator Training
In 2018, new ANSI mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) standards were released. These machines were designed to be easy to use, but operators must still be properly trained to avoid safety violations, possible fines and worker injuries.
Crane Operator Training
OSHA requires overhead crane training for hoist and crane operators regardless of your crane type. Job cranes, bridge cranes and even mobile service truck cranes, all should be operated by certified employees.
FALL PROTECTION Training
Whether its cranes, aerial lifts, scaffolding or ladders, safety in the workplace begins with a solid fall protection plan. It should cover safety equipment, rescue plan and fall protection training.
Make sure your team is safe and compliant
Trained and certified operators are the first step in reaching your incident-free goals
Train-The-Trainer Programs
Want more control over operator training? Join our OSHA-recognized "train-the-trainer" class to learn everything you need to know about operator training in-house. Your trainers will also receive presentation materials and resources for teaching future classes.
Fleet Management Training
Fleet data is important, but what do you do with it? We provide technical and financial training for your fleet program and the employees that manage it. We can perform site equipment evaluation, data analysis, and provide full-service fleet management if needed. Let us help you put together a plan to take advantage of the cost savings and damage reduction that fleet management can provide.
additional safety measures
While training greatly improves facility safety, accidents still happen. Intelligent technology and safety products help prevent devastating pedestrian-forklift accidents in aisles, blind crossings, docks and other dangerous areas. And if your equipment isn't regularly maintained, it quickly becomes a safety liability.
News & Announcements
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