Forklift Certification Training Course

Course Content Details:

What You'll Learn in This Forklift Safety Course

• Understand Your Equipment: Learn the differences between Class 1, 4, and 5 forklifts—and when to use each one.

• Operate Safely & Confidently: Master the proper way to lift, carry, and move loads without risking damage or injury.

• Use the Right Forklift for the Job: Match equipment types (pneumatic tires, cushion tires, reach trucks) to your work environment.

• Avoid Costly Mistakes: Discover what not to do—like pushing or pulling with a lift truck—and why it’s dangerous.

• Stay OSHA-Compliant: Get the specialized training required to safely operate lift trucks and their attachments.

• Protect Your People & Property: Learn best practices that prevent accidents, reduce damage, and create a safer workplace.

Why Daily Forklift Inspections Matter

• Stay OSHA-Compliant: Meet OSHA’s requirement for daily pre-operation inspections.

• Boost Safety: Identify hazards early with required visual and operating checks before every shift.

• Prevent Breakdowns: Catch small issues before they turn into costly repairs or accidents.

• Know What to Look For: Learn how to inspect engine components, controls, and safety features.

• Take Unsafe Trucks Out of Service Fast: Know the exact steps to follow if a forklift fails inspection.

• Protect Your Team & Equipment: Keep every truck in peak condition and create a safer job site.

What You’ll Learn in This Forklift Operations Module

• Know Before You Drive
  Read the operator’s manual and follow all warning decals to understand your specific forklift.

• Stay OSHA & NFPA Compliant
  Operate only in designated zones with the correct lift truck—especially in hazardous or enclosed areas.

• Navigate Busy Workspaces Safely
  Follow traffic rules, maintain visibility, yield to pedestrians, and use horns at blind spots to reduce collision risks.

• Drive with Control & Awareness
  Use safe speeds, proper turning techniques, and load positioning to prevent tip-overs and accidents.

• Operate on Challenging Surfaces
  Adapt to uneven, slick, or elevated areas—like docks, ramps, and piers—with proper technique and caution.

• Spot and Manage Hazards
  Learn how to identify, report, or remove workplace hazards before they become safety threats.

• Handle Ramps & Grades Correctly
  Understand when to travel forks-up or forks-down, based on whether your truck is loaded or empty.

• Enter Trailers the Right Way
  Follow a full safety checklist for trailer and rail car entry, including securing dock plates and inspecting floors.

• Park Like a Pro
  Learn proper procedures for attended and unattended parking to prevent rollaways and ensure safety.

Load Handling & Safety: What You’ll Learn

• Know Your Load Before You Move
  Learn how to check weight, balance, and pallet condition before lifting.

• Master Proper Pickup Techniques
  Engage loads correctly with proper fork spacing, mast tilt, and clearance awareness.

• Move Loads Safely & Smoothly
  Keep loads low, avoid sudden turns, use spotters when needed, and always check behind you.

• Navigate Corners, Ramps & Elevators
  Use safe speeds, sound your horn, and never raise loads while driving.

• Unload With Precision
  Stack loads carefully using mast tilt, inching pedal, and side shift. Avoid carriage drop and fork shoving.

• Avoid Deadly Tip-Overs
  Learn the real causes of tip-overs—like sharp turns, speeding, and overloading—and how to prevent them.

• Survive a Tip-Over Safely
  Stay buckled in, hold the wheel, and lean away from the fall— never jump .

Understanding Load Capacity & Truck Stability: What You’ll Learn

• Why Empty vs. Loaded Driving Matters
  Discover how a loaded forklift handles completely differently than an empty one—and how to adjust your driving accordingly.

• Read the Load Chart Like a Pro
  Know exactly where to find the capacity plate and how to use it to stay within safe lifting limits.

• Understand the 24″ Load Center Rule
  Learn how shifting weight outside the load center reduces safe capacity—and increases risk.

• Master the Load Triangle
  Visualize how the center of gravity shifts with each load—and why staying within the triangle is critical to avoiding a tip-over.

• Avoid Dangerous Momentum
  See how speed, turns, and braking affect lift stability—even when you’re within weight limits.

• Keep Forks Low & Stable
  Travel with forks 4–6” off the ground to lower the risk of tipping and increase visibility.

• Handle Attachments with Care
  Understand how attachments affect balance and capacity—and always consult the load chart before lifting.

Fueling, Charging & Site Safety: What You’ll Learn

• Fuel Safely with Confidence
  Master safe refueling procedures for diesel, gasoline, and propane-powered lift trucks.

• Propane Refueling Protocols
  Learn how to change LP bottles the right way—including shutdown, swap, and leak checks—while wearing the proper PPE.

• Avoid Dangerous Refueling Mistakes
  Understand why fueling in ventilated areas, away from heat or sparks, is critical to job site safety.

• Battery Charging Done Right
  Get step-by-step instructions for charging industrial batteries safely—including cool-down cycles, water checks, and cable inspections.

• Protect a $3,000 Investment
  Learn how proper battery care prevents costly damage and extends battery life.

• Prevent Electrical Hazards
  Discover common battery handling mistakes that can damage your lift truck—or put your team at risk.

• Understand Site-Specific Safety
  Conduct detailed job site evaluations to identify hazards, surface changes, obstructions, and safe zones.

• Adapt to Every Work Environment
  Learn how to handle indoor/outdoor transitions, high-traffic areas, and changing terrain with total awareness.

• Custom Safety Plans for Your Job Site
  Use site-specific questions to assess each work zone and align your team with company policies and OSHA standards.

Why Our Exam Is Impossible to Fail

• Guided Learning, Step by Step
  Each question is explained during the course so you understand exactly what’s being asked—and why it matters.

• Unlimited Attempts, Zero Pressure
  Review the material as often as you need and take the exam at your own pace—no penalties for retakes.

• Built for Real-World Success
  The exam reinforces key safety concepts you’ve already learned, making it feel more like a refresher than a test.

• Instant Feedback, Instant Progress
  Know what you got right (and why) so you can master the material as you go.

• Guaranteed Same-Day Certification
  Finish the course and get your OSHA-compliant certificate the very same day—no waiting, no stress.