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Forklift Certification Training Member Price: $70 | Non-Member Price: $80 Suncoast Safety Council offers classroom and on-site forklift training and follow-up forklift safety skills assessments for all types and models of forklifts and lift trucks. Our experienced team of forklift trainers will teach your staff in class or on-site in the Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey and Sarasota areas (see our full training service areas below).
OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Standard, 1910.178 requires forklift training for anyone who operates a powered industrial truck, including a lift truck. This course encourages participants to take an active role by observing, analyzing and discussing recommended forklift safety practices. Participants must successfully pass a written exam and a hands-on forklift skills test to receive a certificate of completion.
In each forklift training class you will learn:
Forklift operating principles
Forklift safety rules
Forklift regulations
Hands-on forklift operation
Recordkeeping
Forklift maintenance
Forklift material handling
Certificate Issued: The forklift certification will satisfy OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Standard, 1910.178 and is good for three years.
Schedule: Forklift training classes are held throughout the Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, New Port Richey and Bradenton areas. Courses are taught in class in Clearwater or St. Peteresburg locations or on-site at your company. For a list of available forklift class dates, click here.
Forklift Training Classes:
Each forklift training class is comprised of 4 hours classroom and includes a ½ hour forklift skills assessment on the forklift you operate at your place of work. The assessment is scheduled during class. To register, call 727-442-5121, register online, or submit a training request below. Member Price: $70 | Non-Member Price: $80
PLEASE NOTE:OSHA-compliant forklift training is for individuals who are currently employed since OSHA requires an on-site skills assessment on the forklift being used at the operator's place of work.
Areas We Service Include:
Pinellas County: Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Largo, Belleair, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island
Hillsborough County: Tampa, Brandon, Carrollwood Village, Lutz, Apollo Beach, Plant City, Valrico, Wimauma, Ybor City, Town N Country, Westshore Area, Citrus Park, Keystone, New Tampa, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sun City Center, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa
Pasco County: Holiday, Hudson, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey, Odessa, Port Richey, Hudson, Elfers
Manatee County: Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch
Sarasota County: Sarasota, North Port, Venice, Longboat Key
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Live safely!
Take care of yourself. Regular exercise makes you less injury prone. And don’t forget sleep – when you’re well-rested, you can better avoid everyday hazards, both at home and at work. Remember: Staying healthy is one of the best ways to stay safe!
