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Topic One:
How to Read & Maintain a Data Plate
The number one type of accident that involves lift trucks is tip-overs. Tip-overs are often the result of the operator not understanding the balance and stability of a truck. It can also be a result of ignoring or not knowing how to read a data plate. Our goal is to remedy this and keep you safe.
Saif Hafeez
GNCO Corporation
Saif has more than 20 years of instructor and training experience. He started his instructor career as a driver’s-ed instructor, then added English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor. Saif found his passion as a forklift trainer at Amazon. This experience quickly turned him into a certified forklift and safety trainer. In 2022, Saif joined The Forklift Training Center as a corporate trainer focused on teaching Operator Safety, Trainer Qualification, How to Drive a Lift Truck, MEWP/Boom/Scissor Lift, Rough Terrain and Telehandler classes for both internal employees and external customers. He is a graduate of Ohio University.
Topic Two:
Civility in the Workplace in Uncivil Times
In today’s world, where people are often divided by their own beliefs and opinions, it can be challenging to maintain civility. The impact on the workplace is widespread including safety, productivity, quality of work and also exposes the company to risk that must be managed. Regaining civility is critical to realign the workplace culture and stop bad behaviors.
Dyann McDowell, CDE
Training Marbles, Inc.
Dyann McDowell is a Human Resources professional and a strategic thinker who creates and implements high-performance solutions that directly impact growth, engagement and compliance. Dyann is a polished Training and Development specialist with expertise in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Workplace Culture, Drug-Free Workplace, Change Management and Strategic Planning.
Amid a crisis, clients look to Dyann as the steady hand to guide, support, mitigate risk and realign the workforce.