LAKE COUNTY — Lake County Farm Bureau will hold its annual Forklift Safety Training at Mt. Konocti Winery from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on July 2.
People who plan to operate a forklift this harvest season are encouraged to sign up and attend this free-of-charge training seminar.?The seminar is hosted by Lake County Farm Bureau and State Compensation Insurance Fund.?
The training seminar is conducted by staff from State Compensation Insurance Fund and will be conducted concurrently in 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 visit the office at 65 Soda Bay Road in Lakeport.
Mt. Konocti Winery is located at 2550 Big Valley Road in Kelseyville.
