Course Description
Forklift Operator
Principles of safe operation of forklifts required per 29 CFR 1910.178 and 8CCR 3668. This course is required to operate a forklift vehicle on campus. Topics include: operation, batteries, fulcrum point, load weight, data plates, repairs, performance evaluations, dismounting, fire extinguishers, service valve positions, and vision restrictions. Hands-on practice of a forklift included. For more information download our flyer.
Duration
2 hours
Location
Classes will be located off-site ate:
Riverside Forklift Training
1433 W Linden St # M
Riverside, CA 92507 6816
(951) 686-0116
You are responsible for transporting your people to/from the training location.
Directions
From UCR (900 University Ave., Riverside, Ca 92507):
- Head east on University Ave toward N Campus Dr
- Continue on Canyon Crest Dr
- Turn left at W Linden St
- Destination will be on the right (1433 W Linden St # M)
Instructor
Riverside Forklift Training
Dates and Times
Classes can be held any date, with one week advanced notice to Environmental Health and Safety. Available times are:
9:00 am – 11:00 am
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Class Sizes
No more than 15 people are allowed for each class. The first hour will be classroom, and the second hour will be hands-on practice of driving a forklift. You are encouraged to schedule your people to attend over multiple dates/times.
Costs
Please submit an FAU number for each person, to cover the following instructor costs:
- $40 if you need sit down forklift training
- $45 if you need stand up forklift training
- $60 if you need sit down AND standup forklift training (both)
Certification
Participants who complete the training will receive a A) Photo ID card, and B) Powered Industrial Truck Operator certificate. Please ensure that copies of each are submitted to the Training Manager by email or fax (951) 827-5122 for official record keeping purposes. Certification is required every 3 years.