Transporting items in a food processing facility, whether raw ingredients or finished products, is a core aspect of the business. Many CLFP members maintain vast fleets of forklifts to accomplish this critical task. Most processors conduct regular forklift operator training and test workers’ knowledge on how best to safely drive equipment. Safe forklift operation, however, is the business of all workers and many workplace accidents impact bystanders not following safe pedestrian protocol.
California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Sections 3649-3669 articulate at length the myriad of parameters in place for safe operation of forklifts. The sections address such issues as seat belts usage, deflector guards, back guards, rated capacity, maintenance, wheel guards, and operating rules, to name a few. Given the voluminous nature of the standards, it is important that forklift operators receive regular refresher training on the ins and outs of how to protect themselves and others.
CLFP and AgSafe are teaming up to provide forklift safety courses in three locations throughout January. This course provides an overview of state and federal regulations specific to forklift operation, an in-depth review of how to safely operate different types of forklifts, and hands-on practice to demonstrate operation competence.
Forklift Safety Training
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: English
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Spanish
January 9, 2013 – Pacific Coast Producers, Woodland, CA
January 16, 2013 – Del Monte Foods, Hanford, CA
January 17, 2013 – Del Monte Foods, Modesto, CA
Cost: $60 per person
Please fill out the registration form to participate. For more information on the seminars, please contact Trudi Hughes, (916) 640-8150 or trudi@clfp.com.
California League Of Food Producers