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Welcome! You have just entered First Quality Forklift Training’s Blog.
In creating this blog, it is my intent to give back and help others that are just starting out training and also help those that are looking for answers to their forklift operator questions. I won’t say that I have all the answers but I will do my best to provide insight by sharing my experiences, discussing the questions others have asked of me and my response to those questions. I will also write about any pertinent forklift or forklift operator information that I come across.

I hope that others will join in and share their experiences. After all, some of the best success in learning is through the sharing of ideas or actions that have worked and exposing those that have not. Let’s not reinvent the wheel but rather fine tune it and make the workplace safer.

After all isn’t Forklift Operator Safety the end result we are all looking for?.

Forklift Training

How to Read a Forklift Nameplate
11/24/2020

The nameplate or data plate near the front of a forklift is the most important [...]

What Skills are Taught in a Forklift Certification Class?

Forklift Training & Certification

What Skills are Taught in a Forklift Certification Class?

Forklifts are one of the most useful, practical, and yet dangerous tools in the workplace. [...]

18
Nov

Forklift Operator Training

Skills Needed to Be a Successful Forklift Operator

Forklifts can be very dangerous in the wrong hands. However, in the right hands, they [...]

11
Nov

Forklift Safety

Common Forklift Operator Mistakes

A reliable, certified forklift operator can do wonders for a workplace that requires these machines [...]

03
Nov
Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Forklift Operators

Forklift Operator Training

Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Forklift Operators
10/29/2020

Forklifts are a diverse group of vehicles that are commonly used in a variety of [...]

Signs a Forklift Needs To Be Repaired

Forklift Safety

Signs a Forklift Needs To Be Repaired

Forklift training requires a thorough knowledge of how a forklift operates. Not only will a [...]

27
Oct
Understanding Forklift Load Capacity

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

Understanding Forklift Load Capacity

Improper loading with a forklift is very dangerous in the workplace. If an operator has [...]

21
Oct
forklift training requirements

Forklift Training

The Ultimate Cheat Sheet On OSHA Forklift Certification Requirements

We developed this forklift training guide for business owners with the intent of answering the [...]

13
Oct
Common Forklift Hazards in a Warehouse

Forklift Safety

Common Forklift Hazards in a Warehouse

Forklifts are a very useful tool for many warehouses across the country when the right [...]

01
Oct
How to Pass the Forklift Practical Test?

Forklift Training

How to Pass the Forklift Practical Test?

Becoming a forklift operator requires more than simply passing the initial job interview. Forklift operators [...]

29
Sep
How to Choose the Right Forklift Tires

Forklift Safety

How to Choose the Right Forklift Tires

When choosing the right tires for your forklift, you can go with one of two [...]

01
Sep
Manual vs. Automatic Forklifts

Forklift Training

Manual vs. Automatic Forklifts

Forklifts are a very common tool in many warehouses across the United States. They are [...]

25
Aug
Reach Truck vs. Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Forklift Training

Reach Truck vs. Counterbalance Forklift Truck

Finding the right forklift for your business can be a difficult task, but we’re here [...]

18
Aug
Blue Arrow On Floor

Pedestrian Safety

8 Benefits of Forklift LED Warning Lights

LED pedestrian safety warning lights are ideal for installation on all classes of forklifts. Installing [...]

3 Comments

11
Aug
Common Forklift Accidents and How to Prevent Them

Forklift Safety Forklift Training & Certification

Common Forklift Accidents and How to Prevent Them

Becoming a forklift operator can be a laborious process, but there’s a reason for that. [...]

11
Aug
Why Onsite Forklift Training Is the Best Choice

Forklift Training & Certification

Why Onsite Forklift Training Is the Best Choice

If you oversee a facility in which employees operate forklifts, you have to make sure [...]

04
Aug
The Different Forklift Mast Typeso-day operations.

Forklift Training

The Different Forklift Mast Types

Forklifts are regularly used for transporting and loading products, but it’s not as simple as [...]

01
May
The Anatomy of a Forklift Truck

Forklift Training

The Anatomy of a Forklift Truck

Forklifts have been a key part of transporting goods for years. If you’re going to [...]

28
Apr
The Most Common and Useful Forklift Attachments

Forklift Training & Certification

The Most Common and Useful Forklift Attachments

Forklifts are among the most versatile machines man has ever created. They are capable of [...]

24
Apr
Essential Forklift Safety Tips

Forklift Safety

Essential Forklift Safety Tips

The forklift is the most recognizable and used piece of equipment in a warehouse. They [...]

22
Apr
The Evolution of the Forklift Truck

Forklift Training & Certification

The Evolution of the Forklift Truck

Since their earliest form in 1917, forklift trucks have grown to become among the most [...]

26
Mar
Understanding the Forklift Stability Triangle

Forklift Training & Certification

Understanding the Forklift Stability Triangle

Any instruction on the basics of forklifts would be incomplete without covering the center of gravity and [...]

11
Mar
Floor Markings for Forklift Safety

Forklift Safety

Floor Markings for Forklift Safety

The Occupational Safety and Health Administrations (OSHA) sets the rules and regulations regarding workplace safety. [...]

10
Mar
Guide to Forklift Classifications

Forklift Training

Guide to Forklift Classifications

Since their invention in the early twentieth century, forklifts became a ubiquitous part of the [...]

10
Feb
The Basics of Forklift Batteries

Forklift Training

The Basics of Forklift Batteries

For electric forklifts and powered industrial trucks, the battery and how you maintain it is [...]

07
Feb
Common Uses for Forklifts in Business

Forklift Training & Certification

Common Uses for Forklifts in Business

Look inside any warehouse or manufacturing facility across the country, and odds are, you’ll see [...]

27
Jan
The Benefits of Narrow Aisle Forklifts

Forklift Training

The Benefits of Narrow Aisle Forklifts

The narrow aisle forklift category is a very effective tool in a warehouse setting and [...]

06
Jan
How to Properly Operate a Forklift in Winter Conditions

Forklift Training & Certification

How to Properly Operate a Forklift in Winter Conditions

Driving a forklift in ideal conditions indoors can be intimidating on its own. Throw some [...]

30
Dec
How to Maintain a Forklift 7 Helpful Tips

Forklift Training

How to Maintain a Forklift: 7 Helpful Tips

Learning and knowing how to maintain a forklift is extremely important for its performance and [...]

13
Dec
Updated ANSI A92 Standards for 2019

Aerial Lift Training

Updated ANSI A92 Standards for 2019

The American National Standards Institute will make some changes to the standards for mobile elevating [...]

25
Nov
Tips for Driving a Forklift for the First Time

Forklift Training

Tips for Driving a Forklift for the First Time

Doing anything for the first time can be scary and stressful. When you start a [...]

22
Nov
OSHA Top 10 Cited Safety Violations for fiscal year 2019

Forklift Training & Certification

2019 OSHA Top 10 Cited Safety Violations

2019 OSHA Top 10 Cited Safety Violations Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 18th November [...]

18
Nov
How to Meet OSHA Forklift Inspection Requirements

Forklift Safety

How to Meet OSHA Forklift Inspection Requirements

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets worker safety standards. No matter what kind [...]

11
Nov
Tips for Properly Cleaning a Forklift

Forklift Safety

Tips for Properly Cleaning a Forklift

One thing they don’t teach in an OSHA forklift training video is how to clean a forklift. [...]

28
Oct
Seven Reasons to Become Forklift Certified

Forklift Training & Certification

Seven Reasons to Become Forklift Certified

In the material handling world, forklifts are essential pieces of equipment. They can lift and [...]

18
Oct
Safety Tips for Forklifts on Rough Terrain

Forklift Safety

Safety Tips for Forklifts on Rough Terrain

Operating a forklift safely and responsibly is hard enough in ideal conditions. Throw in some [...]

16
Oct
Common Forklift Driver Mistakes

Forklift Safety

Common Forklift Driver Mistakes

At some point in their career, every forklift driver will make a mistake. Even the [...]

25
Sep
The Different Kinds of Powered Industrial Trucks in a Warehouse

Forklift Training & Certification

The Different Kinds of Powered Industrial Trucks in a Warehouse

Forklifts are an essential and powerful tool for any warehouse operation. They can do work [...]

17
Sep
Forklift Driving Tips for Safe Operation

Forklift Safety

Forklift Driving Tips for Safe Operation

The most important thing to remember when operating any kind of powered industrial truck is [...]

13
Sep
Forklift Wireless Camera System

Forklift Safety

5 Benefits of a Forklift Wireless Camera

1. Increase productivity 2. Increases Pedestrian Safety 3. Decrease Product Damage 4. Forklift Blind Spots 5. Assist with Placing [...]

2 Comments

03
Apr
6 Ways to Boost Your Forklift Operators Job Performance and Productivity

Employer Relations Forklift Operator Training

6 Ways to Boost Your Forklift Operators Job Performance and Productivity

6 Ways to Boost Your Forklift Operators Job Performance and Productivity Published by Timothy G. [...]

1 Comment

31
Aug
7 Reasons You Should be Talking About Forklift Training

Forklift Operator Safety Training

7 Reasons To Schedule Forklift Training

7 Reasons To Schedule Forklift Training Today Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 24th August [...]

2 Comments

24
Aug
Fines Assessed By OSHA Rose

Forklift Operator Training

Average Fines Assessed By OSHA Rose Significantly In 2016

Average Fines Assessed By OSHA Rose Significantly In 2016 Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on [...]

31
Mar
Forklift Jobs

Forklift Operator Safety Training

Forklift Jobs – What You Need to Know

Want To Be a Forklift Operator – What You Need to Know Published by Timothy [...]

1 Comment

28
Mar
Forklift Safety on Inclines, Slopes, and Ramps

Forklift Operator Safety Training

Forklift Safety on Inclines, Slopes, and Ramps

Forklift Safety on Inclines, Slopes, and Ramps Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 27th February [...]

3 Comments

27
Feb
OSHA Top 10 Cited Safety Violations comparison

Forklift Operator Safety Training

2016 OSHA Top 10 Cited Safety Violations

2016 OSHA Top 10 Cited Safety Violations Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 20th October [...]

20
Oct

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

Forklift Training Infographic

Forklift Training Infographic Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 12th October 2016 When it comes [...]

12
Oct
OSHA Forklift Trainer writing

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

OSHA Forklift Training & Certification

OSHA Forklift Training and Certification Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 21st September 2016 During [...]

21
Sep
forklift training in warehouse

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

Forklift Safety – Are You OSHA Compliant

Forklift Safety – Are You OSHA Compliant? Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 19th September [...]

19
Sep
safe distance from power lines

Aerial Lift Safety Aerial Lift Training

Safe Distance From Power Lines

Maintaining a Safe Distance From Power Lines Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 4th August [...]

04
Aug
Advances in forklift Batteries & Chargers

Manufacturing News

Advances In Forklift Batteries and Chargers

Advances In Forklift Batteries and Chargers Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 8th August 2016 [...]

03
Aug
Powered Industrial Truck Hazards

Forklift Training

Beginners Guide to Forklift Operator Training – PIT Hazards

Beginners Guide to Forklift Operator Training – PIT Hazards Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on [...]

1 Comment

29
Jun
Variety of Forklifts with Differing Capacities

Forklift Training

Beginners Guide to Forklift Operator Training – PIT Characteristics

Beginners Guide to Forklift Operator Training -PIT Characteristics  Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 7th [...]

07
Jun
Think Safety - and Avoid Accidents

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

Forklift Accident – Man Critically Injured

Forklift Accident – Man Critically Injured Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 21st April 2016 [...]

21
Apr
telehandler accident

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

Telehandler Accident

Telehandler Accident (Class VII Forklift) Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 29th February 2016   [...]

29
Feb
Employee Misconduct Defense

Employer Relations

Employee Misconduct Defense – 5 Practical Suggestions to Consider

Employee Misconduct Defense – What is it & Are You Prepared? Published by Timothy G. [...]

22
Feb
pedestrian injuries

Forklift Training Pedestrian Safety

Pedestrian Injuries – Eliminate or Reduce

A Near Miss is Really a Near Fatality – Forklift and Pedestrian Injuries  Published by Timothy [...]

29
Jan
New Forklift Operators Behind the Wheel

Forklift Training Training & Certification

Behind the Wheel for New Forklift Operators

Behind the Wheel for New Forklift Operators Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 23rd September [...]

23
Sep
1910.135(a)(1), OSHA, PPE

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

PPE – OSHA Fines Company $42,000 – Improper Training & Enforcement

$42,000 OSHA Fine – Improper Training and Enforcement Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 14th [...]

14
Sep
Pre-Operation Forklift Inspection

Forklift Safety Forklift Training

The Importance of Performing a Pre-Operation Forklift Inspection

The Importance of Performing a Pre-Operation Forklift Inspection Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 31st [...]

3 Comments

31
Aug
forklift accident

Forklift Safety

Forklift Accident: Army Vet Hurt Awarded $15.2 million

Forklift Accident: Army Vet Hurt Awarded $15.2 million Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 29th [...]

29
Aug

Manufacturing News

Expansion at Toyota Forklift Factory
08/29/2015

Toyota Expands Factory Published by Timothy G. Wiemer on 29th August 2015 Toyota expands factory [...]

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