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Training On Your Terms
Warehouse equipment demand skills and awareness from their operators, making their training critical to your operations, your investment and most importantly, your people.
You need to be confident that OSHA reporting requirements and the safety of your employees is being handled by professionals.
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.
Protect Your People
With more than one in 10 forklifts involved in workplace accidents across the country, you can't afford to skip 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 - and that your team is OSHA compliant. Learn more about the course.
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, even mobile service truck cranes, one of the easiest ways to improve worker safety is operator training. Learn more about the course.
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
Riekes Equipment, a recognized leader in the material handling industry, has been awarded the prestigious MVP (Most Valuable Partner) Award for its outstanding achievements in 2023 by their industry trade…
Read MoreHyster has unveiled two new lithium-ion battery-powered forklifts, the three-wheel J32-40UTTL and four-wheel J30-70UTL. The UTTL is available in capacity ranges of 3,200 lb. (1.5 T) to 4,000 lb (1.8…
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