The Construction Forklift certification course is designed to teach operators the safe operating techniques in the entertainment environment. The student, at the end of the course, will be able to demonstrate the safe use of the material lifting technology including the limitations involved with size, capacity, and environment. Along with safe use, the student is taught the differences between an industrial forklift and that of the construction reach forklift (Gradall,Lull,Pettibone).

• Regulations and Responsibilities: Cal OSHA, employer, employee

• Engineering/Stability: Stability triangle, turns, blind spots/visibility, tip over

• PPE: Seat belts, ROPS, gloves/safety glasses, back up alarm/horn

• Pre-use inspection

• Worksite evaluation

• Operation: Controls, capacity, load center, turning, throttle, brakes

DATE: June 19, 2021

LOCATION: Sylmar, CA

INSTRUCTORS: Gabe Ramos, I.C.S.

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 33 for more information.