IVCC offers basic forklift operation courses

Illinois Valley Community College’s Continuing Education Center will offer two sections of “Basic Forklift Operation” this fall.

WHS-1200-01 meets 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 18 to Sept. 25 and WHS-1200-02 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 16 to Nov. 13.

The course helps ensure forklift operators, regardless of experience, have a uniform understanding of the safe and efficient operation of forklifts and compliance with safety rules and OSHA regulations.

Students will learn safe driving skills while gaining concise knowledge of how a forklift works. Safety will be stressed to reduce accidents and injuries.

For information, call the CEC at 815-224-0427. To register, call 815-224-0447.