KELSEYVILLE — The Lake County Farm Bureau will offer its annual forklift safety training, 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 10 at Mt. Konocti Winery, located at 2550 Big Valley Road in Kelseyville.
People who are planning on driving a forklift this harvest season are encouraged to sign up and attend this free training seminar. The seminar is hosted by the Lake County Farm Bureau and State Compensation Insurance Fund.
The training seminar is conducted by expert staff from State Compensation Insurance Fund and will be conducted concurrently in both English and Spanish.
Trainings will include formal classroom instruction and a pre-test for informational purposes only. Videos will be shown that cover the importance of operating conditions, the need for caution around vehicle and pedestrian traffic, recognizing special hazards, proper load manipulation and conducting equipment inspections. Interactive segments will further enhance the knowledge base of attendees. Handouts will be provided for further reference.
Lake County Farm Bureau provides this annual safety training at no cost to those who attend. The goal is to provide a safe working environment during the harvest season. To sign up, call Lake County Farm Bureau at 263-0911 or come by the office at 65 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport.
