This comprehensive forklift safety course equips participants with the essential knowledge and skills needed to meet OSHA training requirements and ensure the safe operation of powered industrial trucks. Participants will gain an understanding of the different types of powered industrial trucks, how to conduct proper inspections, and the importance of regular maintenance to keep equipment safe. The course covers safe operating procedures, addressing the effects of various working conditions on forklift performance, and emphasizes best practices for lifting and handling loads. Additionally, participants learn how to maintain forklift stability and balance, along with key tips for safe driving practices. This course is designed to help prevent such tragedies by fostering a safer workplace and ensuring understanding of strict safety standards and guidelines.
Please note, to be a certified forklift operator a driver must also have practical training. This includes hands-on instruction, live demonstrations, and practice exercises on the forklift, and cannot be done online. Evaluation of the operator’s performance must be done in the workplace, and cannot be done online.
Purchase Course: Great for individuals or small teams and is completed on a per-seat basis at checkout.
Bulk Licensing: Great for large teams and routes you to our sales team to set up access for your organization.
Chapters
- 1. Introduction
- 2. OSHA Training Requirements
- 3. Types Of Powered Industrial Trucks
- 4. Inspection And Maintenance
- 5. Safe Operating Procedures
- 6. Operating Conditions
- 7. Lifting A Load With A Forklift
- 8. A Forklift’s Stability And Handling
- 9. Driving Industrial Trucks Safely
- 10. Conclusion
