MT 119 - OSHA 10 Training and Forklift Certification

Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 11
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training program for maritime industry training workers regarding their rights, employer responsibilities, and how to file a complaint as well as how to identify, abate, avoid and prevent job related hazards. Included is the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries forklift certification program. Forklift training is required for all operators of a forklift which is commonly used in the marine industry.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate understanding of workplace safety.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of workers and supervisors at worksites.
Be knowledgeable about OSHA (Department of Occupational Safety and Health).
Understand what is required to pass the State of Washington OSHA 10 exam.
Understand what is required to pass the State of Washington Forklift Certification exam.
Understand common terminology related lift trucks in the marine industry.
Understand resources available to maritime workers.
PROGRAM OUTCOME: Exhibit safe & proficient working practices.

Course Contents

Introduction to OSHA.
Workplace safely and safety procedures in an industrial setting.
Vocabulary in the marine workplace.
OSHA 10 exam.
Forklifts used the marine industry.
How to operate a lift truck and forklift-related fatalities and injuries.
Different forklift class designations.
Forklift safety exam.
Operating a forklift and satisfying the driving portion of exam.

Instructional Units: 1.75