As of 1999, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all employees be trained and certified prior to operating a forklift / powered industrial truck. Re-certification is required at least once every three years.There are an estimated 101 fatalities and 94,570 injuries each year resulting from forklift accidents!
* OSHA estimates that adherence to the training requirements
in their current regulation will prevent 11 fatalities and 9,422
injuries annually.
* The agency estimates property damage savings in excess of $52
million yearly.
* Fines for non-compliance can exceed to $1,000 per employee
per violation.
OPERATOR TRAINING:
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Reduces operator error by as much as 70%
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Helps eliminate OSHA investigations and fines
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Qualifies your company for lower insurance rates
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Minimizes equipment and product damage
