Would anyone be interested in a Forklift Training class?
This would become the Prerequisite for operating the forklift at Dallas Makerspace.
I don’t expect to hold this class often as I don’t believe there is much demand but who knows.
This class would be a OSHA Approved Class and I have been told you get a forklift driving license.
The cost would be in the neighborhood of $50-$100
I would just be spitting the total cost over the amount of people that sign up for the class.
Robert Davidson
How long is the class? How many sessions?
I used to operate a forklift, many years ago, for a warehouse. I was never licensed (and only barely trained), but it wouldn’t seem like a difficult process.
I’ve been forklift certified before at MultiCam.
Thanks,
Alyssa
it’s a 1 day class that will go over training and then it will be followed up by a practical test and a written test.
FYI Anyone under 18 is not eligible for this training
Interested? Yes!
Are we talking $50-100 per person, or total, divided up by the number of people who take it?
I was slightly confused by those 2 statements.
Also.
Did not know DMS had a fork lift… What kind of forklift are we talking about?
This is what I’m envisioning.
This is more like what I’ve used before.
And y’know bigger is always better! 
If DMS is looking to acquire, you can get those last guys on govliquidation.com if you watch for pennies on the (gov’t) dollar…
I hope that DMS doesn’t devolve into a bureaucratic system of “licenses needed” training for any activity at the space. Are forklift licenses really needed for operation, since none of us are actually employees of DMS?
I fear this is the start of a slippery slope, which could be covered by a simple training class (the first part of your announcement) rather than licenses and re-certification, etc. There are many dangerous things that we have which require some small amount of training or demonstration of existing ability, of course.
— Zach
I disagree with your premise, my goal is that nobody get’s maimed or killed. We already have required classes in place this is no different. While members may not fall under OSHA guidelines’s it does not mean that we should not strive to follow the example set forth by OSHA.
A little definition for those not familiar with OSHA.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a federal organization (part of the Department of Labor) that ensures safe and healthy working conditions for Americans by enforcing standards and providing workplace safety training.
OSHA Sets the MINIMUM acceptable standards in the workplace. My personal opinion is that a bunch of under-trained amateurs is a higher risk than someone who is skilled in that trade.
I chose the path of a OSHA class because nothing else exists on the training market. It’s a standardized class that test both the knowledge and proficiency as well as the trainer can come onsite with our equipment.
Andrew the price would be $50-$100 per person.
if there are not at least 5 people than likely we will do the training offsite and continue where we are now with restricted access to only a few people.
I’m in…
The cost is prohibitive. And I think it’s a bit overkill as well, for whatever that’s worth.
I would attend 67890
Depends on the day of the class I’d like to attend.
The forklift is different than most of the other equipment at the space. It’s intended solely for maintaining the space, not for members to use for personal reasons.
If the class is closer to the $50 side of that range, I would be in for it. I use to be OSHA certified on several different forklifts for a previous employer.
What kind of fork lifts does this license\class cover?
I am assuming it is for the order picker sitting in the middle of the machine shop area.
It is more likely that someone would be maimed or killed by the HAAS, table saw, lathe (wood or metal), car falling off of jackstands, bandsaw, etc. than a forklift. It is more likely that the building or other equipment will be damaged by the operator of the forklift.
I was expressing a view that the level of “regulation” appears to be increasing at DMS. Training classes are good, and serve a need for educating the non-skilled makers at the space. However, throwing around the terms “OSHA” and “licensing” start to raise alarm hairs on the back of my neck.
My $0.02.
— Zach
I am in need to get a current cert anyway.
I’d be interested, if nothing else than to have a cert to make me more employable.
I’ve always wanted to drive one just for fun. Could we see this as a hobby class? No seriously. Just once…just for fun. That’s all I need.