It is a requirement of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration ( OSHA ) that any person who operates a forklift should receive proper training and be evaluated under a minimum set of safety standards. Carolina Trucking Academy is pleased to offer a program designed to comply with these standards to those who wish to pursue work as a forklift operator.

Written for the more than 1.5 million powered industrial truck operators and supervisors in general industry, as well as those in the construction and marine industries, this Second Edition provides an updated guide to training operators in safety and complying with OSHA's 1999 forklift standard. This edition of Forklift Safety includes a new chapter devoted to the new OSHA 1910.178 standard and new information regarding dock safety, narrow aisle trucks, off-dock incidents, tip-over safety, pallet safety, and carbon monoxide.

Complete Forklift Course for Beginners Ever wanted to operate a forklift, but have no idea where to start? Created by Australia's leading online training provider, Your Licence, the Complete Forklift Course for Beginners offers a comprehensive introduction to forklift truck operations and on-the-job requirements, providing aspiring forklift drivers with the key information needed to obtain forklift certification. With a strong focus on safety, this book includes information on: Parts and controls for different forklifts you may use, including propane, LPG and battery powered electric forklifts, as well as reach forklifts. How to plan a job and reduce risks to yourself and others. How to conduct a forklift inspection using a checklist to ensure it's safe to use, and what to do if you find a fault. How to lift, move and place loads. How to figure out the weight and centre of gravity of loads so you don't overload your forklift. How to correctly shut down, secure, refuel and maintain your forklift. How to meet legal requirements when on the job. Along with a step-by-step guide to operations in industrial and warehouse settings, this forklift training book includes a variety of sample assessment questions, allowing you to test your learning along the way. The training material included is mapped to Australian standards, and is suitable for international use. This guide is presented in an easy-to-understand, engaging format, and is suitable for persons of all ages, with a basic/intermediate level of written English skills.

This new edition serves both as a reference guide for the experienced professional and as a preparation source for those desiring certifications. It’s an invaluable resource and a must-have addition to every safety professional’s library. Safety Professional’s Reference and Study Guide, Third Edition, is written to serve as a useful reference tool for the experienced practicing safety professional, as well as a study guide for university students and those preparing for the Certified Safety Professional examination. It addresses major topics of the safety and health profession and includes the latest version of the Board of Certified Safety Professional (BCSP) reference sheet, a directory of resources and associations, as well as state and federal agency contact information. Additionally, this new edition offers new chapters and resources that will delight every reader. This book aids the prospective examination candidate and the practicing safety professional, by showing them, step-by-step, how to solve each question/formula listed on the BCSP examination and provide examples on how and when to utilize them.

Now in its 48th edition, Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2018 is the most comprehensive guide available to the operational rules and guidelines governing the UK, Ireland and the EU's road transport operators. This best-selling, exclusive handbook is an essential reference and explores in detail the most pressing issues in today's road transport industry. It includes details on professional competence, rules on working times and driving hours, licensing and penalties, insurance, road traffic law, maintenance advice and the international road haulage market. This manual includes guidance for drivers in the Republic of Ireland and mainland Europe, along with the rules and penalties governing these regions. Lowe's Transport Manager's and Operator's Handbook 2018 is the essential reference source for any transport manager, fleet operator, owner-driver haulier or student with an involvement in the industry. This new edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to reflect the latest developments in legislation and regulations, including information on driving test changes, the new Vehicle Operator Licensing System (VOL), new penalties for mobile phone use, vehicle maintenance plans, and the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and T-Charge in central London.