Forklift Certification Training

Forklifts are essential in many workplaces, but improper operation can lead to serious injuries, equipment damage, and costly downtime.

Our OSHA-compliant Forklift Certification Training equips operators with the knowledge and practical skills to safely inspect, operate, and maneuver powered industrial trucks.

This course helps organizations improve workplace safety, reduce operating risks, and maintain OSHA compliance while ensuring employees are properly trained and evaluated.

Each training program is conducted using your facility, equipment, and workplace conditions, combining classroom instruction with hands-on evaluation to prepare operators for safe, confident performance on the job.

Training Overview

  • OSHA forklift safety requirements (29 CFR 1910.178)

  • Types of forklifts and their safe operation

  • Pre-operation inspections and maintenance requirements

  • Load handling, stacking, and stability principles

  • Safe driving practices, including ramps, aisles, and pedestrian safety

  • Refueling and recharging procedures (propane, electric, diesel)

  • Hazard recognition and accident prevention strategies

Certification

  • Meets OSHA’s forklift operator training and evaluation requirements

  • Participants must complete both a written exam and hands-on skills evaluation

  • Successful operators receive a Forklift Operator Certification Card, valid for 3 years