Forklift Safety: Certify and Comply is a 29-minute online course that covers OSHA powered industrial truck operator training requirements under 29 CFR 1910.178(l), including safe operation principles, pre-shift inspections, and certification requirements. It is designed for forklift operators, warehouse workers, and their supervisors and includes a downloadable certificate of completion.
Powered industrial trucks ranked 8th on OSHA's FY 2025 Top 10 Most Cited Standards list with 1,826 violations under 29 CFR 1910.178. OSHA data shows that forklift-related incidents cause approximately 100 fatalities and 35,000 serious injuries every year in the United States, with forklift overturns accounting for roughly 25% of all forklift-related deaths. The most commonly cited subsections involve failures in safe operation (1910.178(l)(1) with 531 violations in FY 2024), refresher training and evaluation (305 violations), and operator certification documentation (286 violations). Penalties for serious violations can reach $16,550 per instance, and willful violations can climb to $165,514.
This course provides your forklift operators with the knowledge component of OSHA's required three-part training program. It covers the principles of safe forklift operation, including load capacity, stability, maneuvering, and pedestrian awareness. Your team will learn pre-shift inspection procedures, proper refueling and recharging protocols, and the specific hazards associated with different forklift types. The course addresses OSHA's certification documentation requirements so that safety managers understand what records must be maintained and when refresher training is triggered.
OSHA's powered industrial truck standard (29 CFR 1910.178) requires employers to ensure that each forklift operator is competent to operate safely, as demonstrated by successful completion of a three-part training program: formal instruction (lectures, videos, or computer-based training), practical training (hands-on demonstrations), and a performance evaluation in the actual workplace. Operators must be certified before operating independently, and certification must include the operator's name, training date, evaluation date, and the identity of the trainer. Refresher training is required under 1910.178(l)(4) when an operator is involved in an accident or near-miss, is observed operating unsafely, receives a new type of truck, or when workplace conditions change. Evaluations must be conducted at least every three years. Powered industrial trucks ranked 8th on OSHA's FY 2025 Top 10 with 1,826 violations. Serious violations carry penalties up to $16,550, and willful violations reach $165,514.
10 courses for OSHA general industry compliance
View Package Details| Team Size | Price per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | $29.95 |
| 10 - 24 | $23.95 |
| 25 - 49 | $21.55 |
| 50 - 99 | $17.50 |
This course is available in English, Spanish, and Multi-Language CC at no additional charge.
Certificate of completion included. Downloadable upon passing the final assessment.