Forklift Training & Certification

forklift certification

This course will teach you how to operate a forklift safely and legally. You’ll learn what the law requires, how to spot hazards, and how to protect yourself and others while on the job.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve used a forklift before or this is your first time. We’ll guide you step by step through the essentials.

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to complete your written exam and your employer’s hands-on evaluation.

Let’s get started.

Course Content

Introduction to Powered Industrial Trucks
6 Topics
1 Quiz
What Is a Powered Industrial Truck?
Safety Standards You Must Know
Responsibilities of Employers, Operators, and Trainers
The Certification and Evaluation Process
When Refresher Training Is Required
What Comes Next?
Quiz: Forklift Basics and Safety Foundations
Common Forklift Incidents
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Fatal Forklift Incidents – What Goes Wrong
How to Prevent Forklift Incidents
Forklift Incident Statistics
The Most Common Types of Forklift Accidents
Wrap-Up
Quiz: Common Forklift Incidents
Types of Forklifts
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Most Common Types of Forklifts
Other Forklift Types
Forklift Classifications According to OSHA
Forklift Types by Energy Source
Wrap-Up
Quiz: Types of Forklifts
Components and Controls
7 Topics
1 Quiz
Key Forklift Parts
Attachments
Control Systems
Instrument Panel and Alerts
The Nameplate
Tires and Terrain
Wrap-Up
Quiz: Components and Controls
Inspection Routines
5 Topics
1 Quiz
Daily Visual Pre-Operation Check
Daily Post-Start Check
Reporting and Documenting Defects
Periodic Inspections and Maintenance
Wrap-Up
Quiz: Inspection Routines
Load Handling and Stability
10 Topics
1 Quiz
Understanding the Center of Gravity
Understanding the Stability Triangle
How the Stability Triangle Works in Motion
Load Center and Rated Capacity
Proper Load Handling Techniques
Stacking and Unstacking
Traveling With a Load
Other Stability Considerations
Tip-Over Situations
Wrap-Up
Quiz: Load Handling and Stability
Forklift Operation
11 Topics
1 Quiz
Trailer and Railcar Loading Safety
Hazardous Locations and Enclosed Spaces
Driving a Forklift vs Driving an Automobile
Getting In and Getting Out
Starting the Truck
Navigating Tight Spaces, Aisles, and Pedestrian Areas
Common Site-Specific Hazards
Visibility and Blind Spots
Speed Control and Safe Turning
Parking and Shutdown Procedures
Wrap-Up
Quiz: Forklift Operation
Fueling, Charging, and Maintenance Safety
6 Topics
1 Quiz
Refueling Gas or Diesel Forklifts
Propane Tank Handling and Storage
Charging Electric Forklifts Safely
Battery Care and Required PPE
Basic Maintenance: What to Do, What to Report
Wrap-Up
Quiz: Fueling, Charging, and Maintenance Safety
Final Quiz
Certification Exam