Forklift Evaluator Training

Duration: 
Varies
Required: 
Prerequisites: 
Familiarity with equipment operation
Course mode: 
Instructor-led classroom

Intended audience

This course is required for University personnel who train forklift operators to pass the operator safety class. Training is required initially, and retraining is required every three (3) years.

Description

This course teaches forklift evaluators to be competent in observing, critiquing, and coaching forklift drivers in their departments. A written and driving test must be completed to receive Forklift Evaluator certification. Once certified, evaluators can renew their department personnel's certifications by evaluating and passing operators on safety drive tests.

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

Regulations and resources

WAC 296-863-60005

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