RedVector RVI-11027

Powered Industrial Trucks

Powered Industrial Trucks

1 hr. Online Course

Level: Intermediate

Item#: RVI-11027

SME: Sheldon Primus

This course has been discontinued
 
Improper use of powered industrial trucks can lead to catastrophic injury or death. Accidents can be avoided by adequate policy, procedures and training. This interactive online course will teach you the requirements for safely operating a forklift. You will also learn the OSHA standards that govern forklift safety. Additionally you will learn best practices for battery safety, storage and the handling.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course you will be able to:
  • Describe the hazards related to PITs
  • List the different types of PITs
  • Describe safe operations for PITs
  • Identify best practices for battery storage, handling, and safety
  • List the requirements for operator training
 
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Sheldon Primus

Sheldon Primus is a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist with a Masters of Public Administration with a concentration in Environmental Policy. He has been in the environmental and occupational safety field since 1994. Additionally, he is a trainer for the Certified Occupational Safety Specialist program of the Alliance Safety Council-Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Sheldon is an authorized OSHA General Industry and Construction trainer for the 10 and 30-hour Outreach program.

 

Mr. Primus is a guest columnist for the online publications of Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) and WaterOnline. He has written article regarding regulatory compliance, operator safety, and wastewater process control. Additionally, he conducts OSHA compliance webinars for Audio Solutionz, Online Compliance Panel, Compliance Online, Compliance World, and Compliance Key.

 

Currently, Sheldon is the owner/CEO of Utility Compliance Inc.  and its subsidiary, OSHA Compliance Help, an international safety consulting, training, and a regulatory agency compliance assistance company based in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

 

Mr. Primus served as part of the Water Environmental Federation (WEF) Water Sector Safety Committee and the US Department of Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) taskforce on All Hazards Communication training for the Water and Wastewater Sector.

 

State Licenses
AZ - Wastewater Operator (General)
MI - Contractor, Residential Builder and M & A (General)
SC - Wastewater Operator (General)
SC - Water Operator (General)
VA - Waterworks Operator (General)
Professional Organizations
California Water Environment Association - CWEA (General)