Basic Operator Training

Operator training for industrial vehicles is crucial to maintaining a safe work environment. OSHA regulation 29CFR1910.178 requires that all operators receive formal and practical training and undergo evaluation before operating a powered industrial truck. Certifications must be renewed every 3 years or under certain special circumstances such as a near miss or observed unsafe behavior.

Berry Material Handling offers comprehensive on-site courses that ensure that all formal classroom training, written exams, practical exams, and operator evaluations are completed per OSHA requirements.

Classes Offered:

• Basic Operator Training (BOT): Pre-operation inspections, safety procedures, routine maintenance, and operating techniques are discussed or demonstrated. Training includes classroom presentations, written exams, and hands-on training and evaluation. At the conclusion of this program students must demonstrate safe operation of forklift.
• Train-the-Trainer : Certify a person or persons on your staff to provide effective training sessions to your employees.  These courses contain complete step-by-step instructions from initial preparation to the final student evaluation process.

Topics Covered:

• Accident prevention
• Accident investigation
• Forklift truck driving skills
• Fueling and charging
• Stability
• Pre-operation inspection
• Load handling
• Pedestrian hazards
• Dock operations
• Job site hazard analysis

We are happy to tailor our classes to meet the needs of your site and operators. Course materials are also available in Spanish.

To schedule a Basic Operator Training or Train the Trainer session, please call 800-333-6576 or 316-945-0101.