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Forklift Operator Safety Training Certification
When you have trained over 25,000 operators, you become known as the authority in Forklift Operator Safety Certification. PMT Forklift Corp. is the leading provider in OSHA Required Forklift Operator Safety Training certification For New York City (Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island), Westchester, Long Island (Suffolk, Nassau), and even into New Jersey & Connecticuit. Our Forklift Training School is one of the highest acclaimed forklift operator training program offerings in the Tri-State area.
We want to help you prevent a forklift accident or forklift fatality in your warehouse or yard whether you are in Queens, College Point, Flushing, Brooklyn, Long Island City, Red Hook, Bronx, Hunts Point, Nassau, Suffolk, or anywhere in the New york City NYC Metro and LI area.
If you are an individual looking for individual Forklift Operator Safety Training, we are also here for you with our one on one group classes In-House at our facility for individuals who are seeking Certification for their own self.
We can train you on any type of Forklift, LPG Propane, Gasoline, Electric, Sit-down, Standup, Pallet jack, Electric rider, Order Picker, Reach truck, lull, rough terrain, cushion, pneumatic... or any brand of forklift like Mitsubishi, Linde, Clark, TCM, Hyster, Yale, Toyota, Komatsu, Crown, Raymond, Big Joe, Blue Giant, Daewoo, TCM, Nissan, Cat / Caterpillar or any other brand. We even offer Combi-Lift, Drexel, and Turret Truck Training.
We do classes at your place or in house at our facilities. We even give you a free basic safety inspection on your equipment as part of the class. We even now have Online Virtual Live Instructor led Forklift Safety Training.
NO Class is to big or too small. Individual walk in classes and training available.
Forklift Operator Training is not only the smart thing to do, it's the law by OSHA Federal Regulation. There is no such thing as a Forklift License, but OSHA Certification IS required for anyone operating a lift truck for a company.
PMT Forklift is a reliable source for your forklift operator training on Long Island and in New York. OSHA requires that your operators be certified by someone with "knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence."
That is why you need PMT to handle this for you. When you allow us to perform your training you are relying on forklift professionals with adequate experience in teaching the fundamentals of forklift safety. Don't be fooled by other programs out there that promise you a quick Certifyme solution. Would you trust a doctor who only took medical courses online?
We offer classes both at your location, and at our location. Classes are required even if you are or only have one operator or even if you are the owner with no other operators. Also operators should be at least 18 years of age.
Classes & Materials also available in English, Spanish, Korean, Chinese, & Polish, French (Hatian)
FAQS & Common Questions (click on the "+" icon)
What does our class cover?
Forklift Accident Prevention
Forklift Operator Safety
OSHA Forklift Regulations
What is a Professional?
Lift Truck Fundamentals
Principles of Balance, Stability and Capacity
Pre-Operation Inspections
Safety Guidelines for Operating Lift Trucks
Safe Load-Handling Techniques
Fueling: IC Trucks and Charging Batteries
Forklift Battery Inspection
Proper Accident and Safety Hazards Documentation
Fall Protection (Order pickers, Forklift Basket Cages, Aerial Lifts, Scissor Lifts)
Who should attend our forklift operator training course?
Forklift Operators
Warehouse Supervisors
Plant Managers
Distribution Managers
HR Managers
Anyone who may operate a lift truck
Anyone Looking For Employment/Promotion As A Forklift Operator
*You must be 18 to operate a powered industrial lift truck
Why you should be certified or have your operators certified?
It is the LAW OSHA CFR 1910.178
Get in compliance with OSHA and ANSI Regulations
Reduce your insurance premiums
Save on lift truck maintenance costs from damage & abuse
Insure yours or your employees safety
Course qualifies as required Worker's Comp Safety meeting
Cut down on product damage & warehouse accidents
For Individuals - Increase your Employability and get yourself ahead of competing applicants.
If you have not been certified in 3 years or more or ever, or you have been in a forklift related accident or infraction, you need to take a re-certification course. We offer re-certification courses for operators who have previously been certified, as well as full course for un-certified operators.
When everyone is one board, you can operate a safe and productive facility. It is not good enough for operators alone to understand these principles of safe forklift operation. It is important that those in charge also understand them in order to make sound judgement about when training is needed. Read about forklift refresher training on OSHA's eTool, HERE.
We did not purchase our forklift from PMT. Will PMT still handle our forklift training?
Yes, of course!
Not only will we come in and administer your for you employees, but after the class we will give you a free safety consultation on what we observe during the class.
How Long Does The Class Take?
Our classes usually take about 2-3 hrs.
We ask that your budget 3-4 hours to allow for extra time to make sure you or your operators are fully comfortable operating a lift truck. We also like to leave time for questions understanding that your question may save yours or someone else's life one day.
Our format is:
- Classroom video and discussion
- Participant questions
- Pre-Inspection instruction demonstration
- Practical Examination (Operating Observation)
- Post Class consultation and feedback
How do I schedule a class (COMPANY)
Simply give us a call, or email us, or fill out the 'request' below.
We will need to know:
- Class size or number of operators
- Type of equipment you have
- Basic info on how you use your lift trucks
- Dates and Times you would want to train
- Names of your operators for certificates (Employers are responsible for verifying their operator's ID)
We usually start our classes 8am or 1pm
For those companies that have many operators to certify we recommend a class size of max 12 students. We can do multiple sessions so that you do not tie up your entire staff.
How do I schedule a class (INDIVIDUAL)
We offer walk in classes every 1st and 2nd Friday of each month. We do often have Saturday classes and classes on other days frequently scheduled. Please look out our events calendar to get the most updated dates and times.
Call for current schedule or click this link to sign up on our EVENTBRITE LINK FOR FORKLIFT OPERATOR CERTRICATION CLASSES
When you come for the class be be 1/2 hour early to be checked in. Space is limited to 8 students per session.
Please wear appropriate attire to operator a lift truck. Works Boots and or comfortable shoes/sneakers are permitted. Shoe styles such as Flip Flops and or slides, crocks, Hey Dude, moccasins. & opened towed shoes are NOT permitted. You are more than welcome to use work gloves.
If you are in need of an interpreter you are permitted to bring one with you. We offer our materials in english and spanish.
We also have classes in english and spanish.
Do I need a driver's license to get forklift certified In New York?
No. Though having experience operating a motor vehichle may help your confidence, it is not required to have a driver's license or valid residency ID. We do however require a photo ID.
Is this a Forklift License?
Though Forklift Operator Certification is required by Federal Law, there is no such thing as a Forklift License. Don't be fooled. But to state again YOU MUST BE CERTIFIED TO OPERATE A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK.
I've never operated a lift truck before. Can I still take the class?
YES.
Though having operated a motor vehicle may make it easier, it does not disqualify an operator from getting certified.
We offer additional 1 on 1 training classes for the new operator to get you on a good start to your lift truck hilo operator career. We want you to be as confident as possible when operating a lift truck. Fear, inexperience, and incompetency are big enemies when operating a lift truck.
I see forklift certification advertised online. What's the deal?
There are sites out there offering 'Online Forklift Certification'. They are not fully compliant because they do not include the 'forklift operator practical exam' where operators are observed by a QUALIFIED person to approve competentency in operating a forklift.
Unfortunately most people find out this fact when it is too late and there is an injury, fatality, or court case involved.
Can I be certified to train others?
Yes and No
We offer "Forklift Certification Train the Trainer" Classes. We recommend this for companies with at least 14 or more operators, seasonal hires, or high turnover.
Remember that Train the Trainer certification is valid for 3 years and also must be renewed.
If you are certified as Train the Trainer, you are ONLY permitted to train for the company you were certified for.
With our Train The Trainer class, you will recieve training to certify your operators, as well as access to our library of materials. You will also receive a full training kit for your company complete with video, handouts, tests, answers, certificates, and wallet cards.
Also remember that our trainers are qualified experts in operator training. We live this!
I am looking for a job. Will this help me?
Yes! Forklift Operators are in HIGH demand. Especially with companies like Home Depot, Amazon, Distribution Companies, and any other company that employs lift trucks.
Put yourself at the top of the 'list' for potential employers. Make yourself more valuable as an employee for that promotion you are seeking.
Forklift Operators are great jobs as a primary job, or even your second part time job.
Forklift operators often get promoted to supervisors and managers.
We keep a list of companies that trust our training that we know of who are looking for operators.
To further your training and protect your company even more we now offer add on modules and stand alone modules such as:
- Preventing Product Damage
- Pedestrian safety in the warehouse
- Attachments
- Warehouse Dock Safety
- Manual Pallet Pump Jack Safety
If you would like informational materials from OSHA directly related to operator training, please click HERE.
Forklifts weigh thousands of pounds and an accident usually results in loss, either product or human. Sometimes the results can be catastrophic and PMT Forklift takes forklift operator training seriously. Please contact us for more information on our classes or schedule.
Training vs Teaching
Our Feature Article Forklift Training vs Teaching: Knowing the Differences explains how we learn, and the vast differences between forklift operator teaching and true training. It also illuminates some of the things you can do to ensure a true training program that will provide you with a safe operating environment for your materials handling operation.
Forklift Driving Lessons & Instruction
PMT Forklift provides training for those that have never driving a forklift and are in need of basic operational instruction. This one-hour class can be added to your normal safety training class. These forklift driving lessons cover the basics of safe and proper forklift operation.
We also offer assistance with New York City Fire Department (FDNY) Certificate of Fitness Compliance Test for LPG Propane storage and handling.
Forklift OSHA Training Certification At PMT we take Forklift Operator Training and Aerial Equipment (Scissor lift, boom lift) VERY seriously. Accidents happen daily and they are happening to YOUR Employees, Co-Workers, Family, Friends, & Neighbors. Here are 2 recent articles about tragedies that have happened in our area.
Fall protection and accident prevention are one of the most important things you need to understand when operating a forklift. Please call us for training.
**NOTE** If you are using order pickers, scissor lifts, forklift man baskets, boom lifts, cherry pickers, forklift cages, PLEASE remember that you should be wearing proper fall protection consisting of Body harness and Lanyard. We sell body harnesses and lanyards.
**NOTE ON WEARING EARPHONES AND EARBUDS WHILE OPERATING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT: As per OSHA Code CFR29 interpretation and 2011 DOL ruling, Audible hearing devices such as Airpods and Earbuds that are not being used for work purpose communication should not be worn in examples such as but not limited to: wearing such prevents or interferes with an operator or worker's ability to hear warning sounds such as fire alarms, back up alarm and other warning devices; or wearing such a device impedes the employees ability to prevent "struck-by hazards" such as falling boxes, other machinery or pedestrians. Ultimately it is up to your company to institute a policy for this.
If you have had forklift operator safety training through PMT and you are unsure all your operators are meeting OSHA requirements, please download this notice for an important message and offer
OSHA Law requires that ALL of your Lift Truck operators be certified to operate your equipment. Penalties of $10,000 per occurrence, or $5,000 per operator are not unheard of. It is OSHA Regulation that your operators be recertified every 3 years, after a forklift related accident, or if an individual has continuously been observed to be operating a lift truck incorrectly or in an unsafe manner.
If you have had forklift operator safety training through PMT and you are unsure all your operators are meeting OSHA requirements, please download this notice for an important message and offer.
Safety Related Resources
NOW OFFERING LIVE ONLINE INTERACTIVE Instructor Led OSHA Forklift Operator Safety Training For Powered Industrial Trucks.
We realize in these times of social distancing, 6 students in a room just may not be possible. Maybe your operators are now on staggered schedules and cannot be together at the same time, or they are working from home. We have the perfect solution.
PMT Forklift is proud to be ahead of the game when it comes to OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training. We now offer Instructor Led Interactive Session Online Forklift Operator Certification Training. This is TRUE training. Not just a slide show and some questions.
We bring our highly regarded training program right to your laptop, PC, tablet, or smartphone via our interactive LIVE classes.
This is a FULL class that covers all OSHA requirements such as Classroom instruction as well as Practical Examination.
Our LIVE Instructor led class includes: Materials and Handouts Emailed or Mailed ahead to your company or students, live class and review, shared screen video demonstration and professional training, practical examination, & Certificate of completion as well as wallet card.
That's right, with OUR online session, YOUR training can be specific to YOUR application!
Call us today for more information.
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Testimonials
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I have been dealing with PMT for over a decade. This is a family run business and each family member is talented in each division of business and a pleasure to deal with. I have peace of mind knowing PMT will perform with dependability and be there when we need them. From forklifts to pallet jacks I highly recommend them.
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Mark was very informative and easy to work with as well as Kathy. We had a big meeting at our office and they accommodated us for two separate certification classes on the same day. Paul was also fantastic, our guys truly appreciated coming out to the office.
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PMT Forklifts is the best!!! Year after year they always pull through on our super complex project in Rockefeller Center. The staff is super helpful and very attentive to our needs. Thank you PMT!!!
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Fantastic! Incredible service. Reached out to so many companies for quotes and PMT was the most attentive and provided a great product. Highly highly recommend!!
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Found PMT Forklift to be very professional, courteous and knowledgeable. Russ was always available when needed. Five stars.
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We purchaser a used unit that looks like new. Gabriel was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend calling him if your are in the market
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