Online Forklift Training And Certification
Forklifts are highly energized equipment and if not handled properly can lead to multiple incidents. Forklift incidents are the leading cause of incidents of severe injuries in industrial settings.
Why this training & Certification is Important?
The minimum OSHA Forklift Training requirements include classroom instruction, the successful completion of a written test, pre-operation inspections, and practical skill evaluation. This training course has been created based on 25 years of training employees on safely operating forklifts and to meet the OSHA’s classroom and written test training requirements. Since we don’t know the type, model, or make of the forklift and the work environment, we cannot guarantee every safety or OSHA training requirement has been covered. After successfully completing this training course, you will be issued a Certification of Completion to demonstrate to your employer that you have met the necessary classroom and written test training requirements.
STEP 1: Complete Online Course & Print Certification in less than 1 hr for $49.95
STEP 2: Perform In-Person Practical Evaluation
- Once you complete the online certification, we will provide you with a practical evaluation checklist
- Your employer typically completes this in-person training/ evaluation at their facility or by a third-party training center using our Practical Evaluation Checklist.
- Once you complete the training with a live trainer, which will have you operating the lift, the trainer will sign the Practical Evaluation Checklist, which will fully certify you as a licensed Operator.
ALL THE ABOVE HELPS as follows:
- You must complete an online course and a live practical per OSHA standards.
- As a bonus we are providing you a forklift inspection checklist.
The Most Comprehensive Online Forklift Training.
Forklift training can help prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace. Proper training ensures that forklift operators understand how to operate the machinery safely and how to recognize and avoid potential hazards. Accidents involving forklifts can be costly in terms of property damage, lost productivity, and workers’ compensation claims. By investing in forklift training, companies can reduce these costs and improve their bottom line. Well-trained forklift operators are more efficient and productive. They can move materials quickly and safely, helping to increase throughput and reduce downtime. Forklift training is required by law in many jurisdictions. By providing training, companies can ensure that they are in compliance with regulations and avoid fines or other penalties.
The following Topics will be covered in this Training.
- Training requirements
- Different classes of forklifts
- Engineering principles involved in forklift stability
- The difference between a car and a forklift
- Pedestrian Safety
- Operator Safety Rules
- Safe loading and unloading
- Inspection of a forklift
Please Note - We assure you link for the online training to be sent to your email within 1 business day.
Sample Certificate
For many years Forklift violations are among the top 10 OSHA violation in the country. These violations come under the category of Powered truck violations(CFR: (1910.178)). Specific category of violations include Unsafe Operation, Failure to provide refresher training by employers to employees, missing/inadequate operator certification, Failure to remover unsafe trucks from operation & No pre-operation inspections.
Adequate Forklift training/certifications/refreshers and Inspections ensures the following:
- Increased safety: Forklift training can help prevent accidents and injuries in the workplace. Proper training ensures that forklift operators understand how to operate the machinery safely and how to recognize and avoid potential hazards.
- Reduced costs: Accidents involving forklifts can be costly in terms of property damage, lost productivity, and workers' compensation claims. By investing in forklift training, companies can reduce these costs and improve their bottom line.
- Improved efficiency: Well-trained forklift operators are more efficient and productive. They can move materials quickly and safely, helping to increase throughput and reduce downtime.
- Compliance with regulations: Forklift training is required by law in many jurisdictions. By providing training, companies can ensure that they are in compliance with regulations and avoid fines or other penalties.
- Increased employee morale: Providing forklift training shows employees that their employer cares about their safety and well-being. This can boost morale and improve retention rates.
- Improved reputation: Companies that prioritize safety and invest in training are often viewed more favorably by customers, investors, and the general public. This can improve their reputation and help attract new business.
Forklift certification is a process of ensuring that forklift operators have the necessary knowledge and skills to operate a forklift safely and effectively. Certification is usually required by law to ensure that forklift operators are qualified to operate the machinery.
The certification process typically involves a combination of classroom training, practical training, and a written or practical evaluation. The training covers topics such as forklift operation and maintenance, safety procedures, load handling, and general workplace safety.
The practical training involves hands-on instruction on the use of the forklift, including the proper use of controls, steering, and brakes, and the safe handling of loads. The evaluation may include a written test and/or a practical demonstration of the operator's skills.
Once an operator has successfully completed the certification process, they are issued a forklift operator certification card or certificate, which shows that they have met the necessary training and evaluation requirements. Certification is usually valid for a certain period, after which operators must undergo refresher training and evaluation to maintain their certification.
Forklift certification is an essential process that helps to ensure the safety of forklift operators and others in the workplace. It also helps companies to comply with legal requirements and reduces the risk of accidents, injuries, and property damage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most students should be able to complete the course in less than an hour.
Take as long as you want. Start and stop when it’s convenient for you
Our training exceeds OSHA requirements, but the Administration itself doesn’t formally approve any training material or company. However, it does provide guidelines for what must be covered and our training material meets and exceeds these requirements.
Any country that follows the rules set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which include the United States, Canada and Mexico
- Local community Colleges
- Vocational trade schools
- Heavy equipment rental facilities
- FL dealers
- Trucking schools
It means you have reviewed the required safety training materials and passed a test with 70% or above. It also means that your employer has performed equipment specific training, done a driving evaluation and reviewed company safety policies.
No you may take the test as many times as you need to pass the test without any additional charge.
OSHA law requires ALL employees that drive a FL at any time to have passed certification training.
You can print out your own personalized certificate immediately after passing the test.
No, you must be 18 or older to operate a forklift.