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Counterbalance Forklift Training Courses
Based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations, anybody who operates a counterbalanced forklift is required to have training. Training for these kinds of industrial equipment comprises both classroom training and hands-on driver training. Refresher training is needed periodically to keep operator skills up to date. OSHA does not specify a minimum time requirement for either the hands-on or classroom training.

Counterbalanced Forklifts
A counterbalanced forklift balances its load utilizing a counterbalance built into the truck. The tines move down and up parallel to the body of the truck. The tines do not pivot. Operators driving counterbalanced lift trucks must have training about the particular forklifts they will be operating and in the same workplace setting.

Classroom Training
In classroom training, the lift truck driver will learn about the model she or he would be operating. Information consists of specifications like load, height and weight capacity. The driver would learn the basics of charging or fueling the forklift, that depends on whether it is a gas-powered or battery-powered engine. Safety procedures pertaining to the particular truck, such as how to walk safely around the lift truck, would be included.

Supervised Driving
Supervised driver training will make sure that the lift truck driver knows how to utilize the counterbalanced lift truck. This practical training program would take place in the same type of environment wherein the driver will be working. The driver would train with the same kinds of surrounding buildings and other structures on the same kind of terrain, as well as the same vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Refresher Training
Counterbalance forklift drivers are required by OSHA to take a periodic refresher training program. However, there are no specifications as to the frequency at which an operator requires this training. However, for regular drivers, refresher training programs must incorporate classroom-style training.

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