This recertification course provides essential safety information and tools for those who use forklifts including Special Effects; Construction, and Set Dressing. The focus is to re-certify experienced forklift operators to safely operate lift equipment on set and around productions. Participants will be re-certified to operate Class IV & V equipment, learn new equipment regulations, and refresh their knowledge of safe operating procedures and protocols.

• Rules and regulations update

• Safety inspections of equipment and hazard identification of the work-site

• Stability and capacity characteristics

• How to perform inspections of the equipment

• Review fall protection and prevention best practices

• Safe operating procedures

• Parking and shutdown

DATES: March 22, 2020

LOCATION: Portland, OR

INSTRUCTOR: Rickey Lepinski, Ives Mobile Equipment Trainer

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 488 for more information.