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This course is designed to meet the training requirements for Powered-Industrial-Truck (PIT) operation in an easy-to-understand format. The class will cover the core requirements for Class I, IV and V Powered Industrial Trucks utilizing classroom instruction, simulator practice, and drive test at the client business site.
Time:
- Classroom Instruction – 4 Hours
- Simulator Drive Practice - As needed, or based on previous experience.
- Pre-Shift Inspection and Drive Test – 30 minutes (per person per PIT)
Topics Covered
Truck-Related:
- Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions;
- Differences between the truck and the automobile;
- Truck controls and instrumentation;
- Engine or motor operation;
- Steering and maneuvering;
- Visibility (including restrictions due to loading);
- Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations;
- Vehicle capacity;
- Vehicle stability;
- Vehicle inspection;
- Refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries;
- Operating limitations;
- Any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.
Workplace-related:
- Surface conditions;
- Composition of loads to be carried and load stability;
- Load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking;
- Pedestrian traffic;
- Narrow aisles and other restricted places;
- Hazardous (classified) locations;
- Ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect stability;
- Areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust;
- Instructor Review
- Written Exam
- Performance Exam
- Pre-Shift Inspectin
- Safe travel thrugh the worksite
- Pickup and delivery f items using the actual work site or simulated driving course.
Note: Topics may be modified to meet the local facility equipment and safety requirements.
If you are intrested in a certification or recertification, please contact Workfore Training for a group rate for your organization. Kellie.Hendrix@ws.edu or (423) 798-7988.