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 the inspection and safe operation of standard warehouse forklifts (Class 1-5), including operator training and hands-on practice.
Note: Units work directly with training vendor to arrange for training. For assistance in finding local vendors that offer training tailored to your equipment, please contact EH&S Training. Units are responsible for tracking training completion for their personnel for this course.
Regulations and resources
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.