OSHA Fines Tesla - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not take unsafe working conditions lightly. They don’t discriminate. It doesn’t matter if you’re a mom and pop shop OR a $400 Billion company - if your employees are working in unsafe working conditions, they will issue fines. More recently, OSHA issued $298,000…
Forklift Renewal - We’d like to take a moment and thank our incredible students! We know when it comes to selecting a school for forklift training, many options are available. Our students, however, have not only chosen us to receive forklift training and earn their forklift certification, but time after time, our students have chosen…
Warehouse Safety - Safety should be a priority in every warehouse, but even more so during the holidays - as loading docks become busier, warehouses move larger volumes of goods, and an increase of employees run around.According to OSHA, 11% of forklift operators are involved in at least one accident a year. Forklift accidents include forklifts…
Purpose of Life - Serving Others - American philosopher and poet, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once said, “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.”Let’s break this down a bit, “The…
Work-life balance - Does the thought of being chained to a desk sound boring and tedious? Are you physically and/or mentally tired of taking your work home? If so, earning a forklift certification might be calling your name. Forklift drivers are in high demand throughout the country, particularly Los Angeles County. Recruiters and hiring managers are contacting…
Humanity First USA - We're a proud sponsor and we encourage you to get involved too! In the past few years, we have experienced a global pandemic, volatile economy, war, and climate induced natural disasters! Individuals and communities around the world and at home in the US are suffering. Many, if not already in poverty,…
Seasonal Workers - As the winter months and holiday season are fast approaching, many businesses are becoming increasingly busy - subsequently requiring more assistance and staff to meet customer demands. Online ordering and gift giving peak during this time, therefore, companies like Amazon and Walmart seek out hiring forklift operators to help with fulfillment. Amazon, for…
Onsite Forklift Training - Forklifts play a crucial role in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, shipping yards, construction sites, and other industries. From loading and unloading, to transporting goods, they are a vital tool. That said, if they’re not handled or maintained properly, forklifts can be dangerous. Accordingly, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) requires…
If you’ve ever had to lift something heavy, then you know that lifting heavy objects day in and day out, is no easy task on the body. The toll it can have on your back, legs, and joints may be carried with you indefinitely. Whether you’ve lifted heavy objects because you worked at a warehouse,…
Although the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) does not require forklift operators to have a driver’s license - having driving experience can certainly be helpful. Not only do many businesses require their forklift operators to have a valid driver’s license, but having one indicates that you have driving experience and subsequently you know how…