Forklift Operator

This half-day workshop includes both classroom and hands on training, and focuses on how to recognize hazards and operate a forklift safely.

This half day workshop includes both classroom and hands on training, and focuses on how to recognize, anticipate and prevent hazards, and how to operate a forklift safely. The classroom portion will review the hazards involved with operating a forklift, as well as the safety checks required to ensure the forklift is operating properly. During the hands-on portion, participants will drive a forklift through a safety course to develop or enhance their skills in operating a forklift safely. Attendees who successfully complete the course will receive a Certificate of Forklift Training wallet card.

Who Should Attend: Any employee who is required to operate a forklift, or any supervisor responsible for such employees.

Instructor:

Bill Kershaw, Lead Instructor, Safety Equipped, Inc.

Registration Information: Available to Members of The Trust's Property/Liability or Workers' Compensation Programs. Advance registration is required. Registration is limited to 2 employees per Member. If you have additional employees you would like added to our wait list, please let us know. Deadline for registration is Friday November 6, 2026. There is a $50 cancellation fee for anyone who registers and fails to attend the training or cancels after the registration deadline.