Forklift and Lift-Truck Operator Safety

Duration: 
Varies
Required: 
Prerequisites: 
None
Course mode: 
Instructor-led classroom

Intended audience

This course is required for University personnel who operate forklifts. Training is required initially, and retraining is required every three (3) years.

Description

This course teaches inspection and safe operation of standard warehouse forklifts (class 1-5). This course includes an operator training video, written test, and hands-on practice.

Please contact EH&S Training for details on scheduling this training.

Regulations and resources

WAC 296-863-600

Accommodations and language services

The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.

  • To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
  • To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
  • For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu

Contact

EH&S Training Contact

(206) 543-7201