The Forklift Safety course is a self-paced, OSHA-aligned online training program from The Training Institute. Forklift Safety delivers in-depth instruction, a final assessment, and a printable certificate of completion the moment you pass.

About the Forklift Safety Course

Forklift safety is a mandated process that covers proper operation, pre-use inspections, hazard identification, and workplace safety rules to prevent accidents and injuries. Employers must provide training and workplace evaluations to ensure operators are competent, which includes both formal and practical instruction. Key topics include understanding load capacity, stability, and safe driving techniques like slowing for turns and using the horn at intersections.

What You Will Learn in Forklift Safety

Forklift safety teaches you to operate a forklift safely by covering pre-operation inspections, proper load handling, and hazard recognition. You will learn about forklift stability, controls, and how to navigate safely in different environments, along with refueling or recharging procedures. The training also includes an introduction to different types of forklifts, relevant regulations, and communication with pedestrians and other workers.

Who Should Take Forklift Safety

Forklift operators: Must complete comprehensive training and be certified to operate the equipment safely and competently.

Workers who work near forklifts: Can benefit from awareness-level training to understand common hazards and how to stay safe around machinery.

Supervisors and managers: Should understand the basics of forklift safety to oversee operations effectively and ensure compliance.

Course Details

Price: $55.00. Browse our full course catalog for more options.

Your Instructor

The Training Institute — Training Institute Instructor Team

The Training Institute is a team of seasoned field experts with decades of hands-on experience across electrical safety, OSHA compliance, confined-space training, and hazardous-materials response. Our instructors combine practical jobsite expertise with proven adult-learning methodology to deliver training that meets — and exceeds — federal and industry standards.

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this training program, participants receive an official certificate of completion from The Training Institute.

Curriculum

• CBT Forklift Safety
  • CBT Forklift Safety
  • Forklift Safety
• Course Evaluation
  • Course Review & Completion

Standards & Compliance for Forklift Safety

Forklift Safety aligns with current OSHA outreach training program guidance and is reviewed regularly against the latest federal standards. Learners completing Forklift Safety receive a printable certificate they can submit to employers as documented evidence of safety training, and may purchase additional Training Institute courses to satisfy related annual requirements.