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Forklift Safety Training

Safe operation is critical for any business with employees who use forklifts or other powered industrial trucks. Accidents are a constant – and very real – threat.

To help reduce the risk of accidents, OSHA’s Powered Industrial Trucks Standard requires operators to receive the following forklift training:

  • Formal instruction (e.g. forklift training video, discussion, lecture, written materials, etc.)
  • Practical training (demonstrations and practical exercises)
  • Evaluation of the operator’s performance in the workplace

Forklift operator training and certification is essential to ensure a safe, compliant work environment. For proper forklift certification, operators must be trained on these topics:

  • Vehicle capacity and stability
  • Operating instructions
  • Vehicle inspection and maintenance requirements
  • Load manipulation, stacking and unstacking
  • Pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle will be operated
  • Operating in narrow aisles and restricted places
  • The requirements of OSHA’s forklift standard

Learn more about forklift training requirements, forklift certification and lift truck operator certification below. Plus, browse our variety of essential safety solutions.

What type of Forklift Certification do you need?

(Same Day Certification’s Available) 

FORLIFT CERTIFICATION ONLY
The NEW NSC Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Training Program (LTO) trains supervisors and managers to incorporate the best safety practices into their daily management activities. Fully OSHA compliant, and covering all lift truck classifications, this program can quickly return its low cost in improved productivity, decreased absenteeism, better morale, and a safer workplace.
FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION & HANDS-ON-TRAINING
The NEW NSC Forklift/Lift Truck Operator Training Program (LTO) trains supervisors and managers to incorporate best safety practices into their daily management activities. Fully OSHA compliant, and covering all lift truck classifications, this program can quickly return its low cost in improved productivity, decreased absenteeism, better morale, and a safer workplace.

 Does your Organization Need Forklift Safety Training?

ONSITE CORPORATE/GROUP TRAINING
We can bring all of our classes to you. Whether a business, church, governmental agency, school, or large group, we offer on-site training delivery at your location, saving time, money and lives all at the same time.

 Are you interested in becoming a Forklift Instructor?

NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL FORKLIFT TRAIN-THE-TRAINER COURSE
Join the NSC Instructor Team: Create a knowledge base for you or inside your organization by learning to train critical safety skills and best practices.
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