Dan M
Understand the motivation to get out of the cold, I moved South of the Mason Dixon line in April, 1982 from Chicago area after surviving another -26F (-80F to -100F) wind chill four day ordeal in Jan '82.
Grew up in Detroit area in a time when hockey players were mostly from the Canada and none had there front teeth - saw Gordie Howe play at the Olympia several times and met Bobby Hull in Chicago in a restaurant/bar after he retired (he was a bit intoxicated & his toupee was in a state of disarray). Detroit & Chicago luv their hockey teams. Atlanta is a fair weather hockey town and lately no one cares but they luv that NASCAR stuff.

Selling anything (especially a service) is always a challenge. I relate selling to panning for gold, the more you pan the more little nuggets you'll find. Stop panning & you'll go bankrupt. Of course panning without icicles hanging from your ear lobes makes it a bit more fun.

johnr from Goergia,

Actually, I just want to get out of this snow and cold and visit somewhere warm, and I believe that it is good for Lord Stanley to be parked in the US to make hockey more appealing down there.

But thank you for understanding my point of view when it comes to proper training. I wish businesses around here where I do not train came to realize the same.

at least when I took it, MCFA's train the trainer program in Houston is a 5 day course in training in an industrial setting to adults, and not in forklifts, taught by a couple of College prof. from University of Illinois-Urbana. I think [it is pretty much a given] that a prerequisite is that you already know forklifts inside and out.

7777,
FYI the employer is also responsible for training the operator on the various job functions an operator is required to perform even if it is on the same truck. For example, on operator is initially qualified by their employer to perform forklift tasks on a sit down rider in the shipping/receiving department. But later (say 1 day to 2years & 364 days later or 365 if a leap year), the employee & same unit or another unit with identical specifications is moved to perform work in the warehouse where rack storage activities (high lift loading & unloading). The employer must train & qualify him/her on the new work activities. Further, the employer must keep a written document (dates training happened, type of training & dated qualified, etc) of each work activity the employee has been qualified for. And if the operations have changed, say higher racks & use of 4 stage uprights/narrow aisle equipment, attachments (carton clamps, etc), the operators must be requalified. No canned program can do that or keep up all the variables that can & will happen.
OSHA makes you do it!
Unfortunately, for the employees the OSHA police don't come around too much - unless an accident happens. So there are a lot of risk taking "gambler type" employers out there that ante up with their employees safety or if they do show up these employers look for the fastest & least expensive way to get their butts out of the frying pan. With those folks "DAN M" ain't your man but as an experienced, dedicated & professional trainer he is the right person to get the task at hand done right the first time - less expensive in the longer run.
The other reason DAN M wishes to come to the States is to take a picture of Lord Stanley's Cup it's been a while since it has been north of the board - LOL.

Oddly enough I came by this thread as I was reading my Safety First article this morning.

Just reinforces my point. A canned approach to forklift operator safety.

Tell you what... I have never been to Texas but would love to go. Book me for a TTT and I will provide you everything YOU need to know to TEACH your staff how to operate a lift trick properly and safely, and stop relying on these darn films to educate your staff.

I hope not, but in years to come, when you are an inch away from seeing your maker, the doctor in charge was not educated, trained and deemed competent to save your life via films and modules!

Talk to this guy Jeffre, 1800 494 3225 in NV. He can sell you a course inexpensive and he knows everything there is to know on the subject.
We NEVER give the driving lesson on the forklift, we only show the video, and correct the test. It is my understanding the employer certifies the employees, it is their respons. to be sure the machines are operated in accordance.
Additionally, the certification is only good for 3 years, only good at that employment, only good on "the model" machine certified for, and you need to be recertified if there is an accident or near miss ( what ever a near miss is).
Please correct me if I'm wrong, Jeffre can explain in plain language.

joe d:

I doubt you will find any canned program which meets OSHA training requirements.

Google: OSHA 1910.178

Read all of the training requirements under 1910.178(l), operator training.

1910.178(l)(1)(i) through 1910.178(l)(6)

joe d,
1. Suggestion your coordinator might want to contact your local Cat or Mitsubishi dealer in the Houston area about your needs. Through MCFA (manufacturer in Houston off the Sam Houston Parkway), they have an extensive menu of training programs -MCFA was very progressive & aggressive in developing training programs - like Train-The_Trainer, operator training materials for all 5 classification of trucks they offer to support their dealers & customers & prospective customers. I was the manager of that group up thru 1996 and we were developing programs at a fast pace then.
2. From what I have read threads on this site, there are "interactive" programs available but the consensus of several professional trainers comments they offer just basic knowledge and not the in depth training that OSHA requires ,especially when it comes to machine specific details - not all lift trucks are alike. The user/employer is fully responsible for this as well as actual training/evaluations for the operators in the job the yare to perform - OSHA doesn't think kindly of OJT (on the job training). In the construction industry training is now (an has been for awhile)mandated for machine specific for equipment like excavators. It will happen in lift trucks someday (The Great Karnac says re: Johnny Carson)
Check through this Forum and look for discussions on the interactive stuff by going through the Search window at the top of this page. There is a guy from Canada and he seems really professional & knowledgeable and a bit direct (probably he played hockey - LOL
Just Free Food ForThought.
GL

Our on site safety/training coordinator has been asked by his boss to formalize his operator training program. As it stands now new operators watch the Safety on the Move video or Clark's version depending on what model of lift they're being certified for along with videos of the do's and dont's of operating various equipment. During these he'll stop it and speak about real life situations. Then they take a test. Then he takes them out on the floor and observes them operating the various lifts. His boss wants something in the form of computer-interactive training as well. I told him if there's anyplace that something can be found it would be here and I'd check.

joe d,

Not certain what a full blown training presentations really means. Please clarify.
You might be saying a one program module that includes all variations of lift truck types. If so, most programs I'm familiar with are done in module format i.e. one for counterbalance, one for narrow aisle. one for walk behind products, etc

I went through the Ives training program, I spent a week in the class. I got certified to train on the counterbalance,Narrow aisle,rough terrain(Hi Reach) and the powered pallet truck. I don't know if you can just buy there program with out attending the training class( you might) they have cd's, videos and all the training marerial you will need to conduct your class. they are in Blaine,WA the phone number is (800) 643-1144. I hope this help's you.