RedVector RV-10136

OSHA Safety: Introduction to Powered Industrial Trucks

OSHA Safety: Introduction to Powered Industrial Trucks

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Fundamental

Item#: RV-10136

SME: David Chitester

This course has been discontinued.

 
 
Approximately 100 fatalities and 36,340 serious injuries in general industry and construction occur annually due to powered industrial truck related accidents. With such staggering statistics, an employer is morally and legally obligated to take every safety precaution possible when dealing with powered industrial trucks. This 1-hour interactive online course focuses not only on the new OSHA standards for properly training employees to operate industrial trucks, but also the rules and regulations that must be followed to safely operate an array of work-oriented vehicles.
Course Objectives

At the completion of this course you will be able to: 

  • Explain how to properly train your employees to use powered industrial trucks
  • Discuss the circumstances where refresher training is required and when to conduct performance evaluations
  • Identify how to keep a truck stable
  • Recognize the different classes of powered industrial trucks
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: David Chitester
David Chitester Photo
David Chitester is a licensed P.E. in Michigan and Florida has over 35 years of experience. He graduated with a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1974. He also has an M.B.A that he received from Northern Michigan University in 1978. 
 
David Chitester began his career with Bechtel Power and Blount Brothers where he gained field construction experience on projects ranging from $150 million to $500 million. For more than 30 years, he has provided services essential to a balanced mix of public and private sector clients. Mr. Chitester's expertise has been applied to multi-million dollar hotels and resorts, industrial process plants, power generating facilities, office and commercial buildings. He is a licensed Professional Engineer and his background includes a number of years on active construction sites.

David Chitester is a professional trainer and founder of RedVector.com Inc. and Chitester Management Systems. He has authored numerous online courses and taught live classes on ethics, laws and rules, building codes and the ADA. His courses have been approved by numerous state boards and private organizations including the: AIA, USGBC, FBPE, AICP, FCILB, ECLB, Florida Building Commission and many others. 

State Licenses
GA - Contractor, Residential and General (General)
MI - Contractor, Residential Builder and M & A (Safety)
NE - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.10 CEUs for this program
NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)
NY - Engineer (General)
Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.1 CEU for this program.
PA - Code Official,Certified (UCC) (General)
Professional Organizations
BOMI International - RPA, FMA and/or SMA (General)
Building Operator Certification - BOC - Certification (General)