Forklift Safety
Online Training Certification Course
29 CFR 1910.178
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Forklifts are some of the most commonly used pieces of equipment on a worksite. They are a type of powered industrial truck (PIT) used to lift and transport loads. Despite their widespread use, there are always safety risks associated with operating industrial equipment. OSHA forklift certification ensures that personnel are trained in proper operational safety measures.
Failure to provide adequate forklift safety training is a common cause of serious injuries and fatal forklift accidents. To keep forklift operators and those around them safe, this online certification course details the regulations, responsibilities, and best practices for forklift use and maintenance. Course contents include basic equipment components, vehicle inspections, hazard identification, and how to safely operate, load, and travel in a forklift.
This course is for:
This OSHA forklift certification online course is designed for anyone who works with or near powered industrial trucks, including operators, worksite managers, and safety personnel. This safety training may help prevent serious injury in the workplace and save lives.
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Case Study: On the morning of September 20, 2017, an employee of a building supply company in Clyde Hill, Washington, was operating a forklift on the job. The forklift had its mast extended, causing it to be unbalanced. As the employee drove the forklift, its instability caused the truck to tip forward onto its forks, violently ejecting the employee from his seat. He was not wearing the seatbelt, a required safety measure. The employee struck his head on the forklift's overhead protective guards and died from blunt force head trauma.
Key Takeaways: Employers set the tone for safety. A workplace culture of diligent compliance with basic safety precautions decreases the likelihood of accidents. In this case, the basic safety precautions for forklift operation were ignored. The required seatbelt was not used and the forklift mast was up, a known and easily recognized source of instability. The tipping forward of the forklift might have been avoided had the forklift mast been in an appropriate position, and the fatality might have been prevented had the driver been wearing a seatbelt. When forklifts and PITs are equipped with seatbelts and other restraints, OSHA requires employers to enforce their use.
Any injury or death of a worker should be seen as a serious call for employers and workers alike to look carefully at safety practices. The employer should determine what needs to be done to ensure that each worker is given the best chance to avoid injury, accidents, and death.
Governing Regulations
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, is charged with the enforcement of safety and health conditions of workers through the use of regulations published in the Code of Federal Regulations. OSHA standards are published in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Part 1910 addresses general industry standards. Training requirements for forklift, motorized hand trucks, and other powered industrial trucks are detailed in 29 CFR 1910.178.
What You'll Learn
- Basic Forklift Components
- Controls
- Instruments
- Electric Batteries
- Powered Industrial Truck Classifications
- Basic Forklift Safety Devices
- Vehicle Inspections
- Pre-Operation Inspections
- Operational Inspection
- Forklift Designations and Designated Areas
- Training and Certification of Forklift Operators
- Overview of Risks and Hazards of Forklift Operation
- Operating A Forklift
- Creating a Stable Load
- The Stability Triangle
- Lateral Stability
- Longitudinal Stability
- Dynamic Stability
- Avoiding Tip-Overs
- Knowing Your Load Capacity
- Attachments
- Loading the Forklift
- Working with Truck Trailers and Railroad Cars
- Traveling in the Forklift
- Working in the Forklift
- Steering, Turning, and Changing Direction
- Workplace Conditions
- More Workplace Risks
- Pedestrian Safety
- Passengers and Riders
- Forklift Maintenance
- Summary
- Additional Resources
- Exam
It will take a MINIMUM of 3 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.
We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses. So you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.
Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to hazards such as forklifts and other powered industrial trucks.
To ensure compliance with OSHA forklift training regulations, safety training must be conducted at least once every three years per OSHA 1910.178. This online training course meets these training requirements.
Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.
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Forklift Safetyit was an excellent course and taught me a lot about forklifts that I didn't know before
Nicole L
Forklift SafetyI absolutely loved the course. It allowed for me to take notes for future use. It gave me a lot of useful information i did not know before this. Thank you for providing this course.
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Gerardo M
Forklift SafetyLike it because you don’t have to do it all in one sitting. You can work or take breaks then continue.
Craig M
Forklift SafetyThe test and all materials covered the basics of PIT operation as well as they should.
Tim K
Forklift SafetyI have had training several times in this area in past years. This was the best and most informative forklift training I have experienced.
Noah Y
Forklift SafetyThis course gives you a lot of information to take in. This information is very helpful and necessary to operate equipment safely and accurately.
Anthony L
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Kaye N
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Brandon S
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James M
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Paul C
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Duane R
Forklift SafetyIt was a good course and covered many aspects of operating a fork lift that I was not aware of before.
Dennis J
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Justin D
Forklift SafetyIt was informative enough to introduce the basics of forklift operation and the examples seemed effective enough to make me aware of my surroundings more so on a forklift.
Valentin A
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Lee L
Forklift Safetyi liked this course. i failed once and studied the ones i missed and re-done the test. thank you
Lafe B
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Honorio A
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Ethan B
Forklift SafetyI liked the course, it gave you easy questions and even a certain amount of time you can skip the questions. I enjoyed doing it.
Gavin A
Forklift Safetyexcellent course, easy to take and was not too long.
Freddie C
Forklift SafetyEverything was great I took the test back to back to make sure I pass and not forget what I had answered in the previous answer
Rashad B
Forklift SafetyThe course was use friendly. Like the addition of the audio. Pictures were helpful as well. Enjoyed the self-pace. Practice and Exam questions were thought provoking and relevant. I'm better equipped to operate a forklift with the knowledge I've acquired.
Lucinda M
Forklift SafetyI'm so excited I was nervous about the test your course was amazing thank you
Mark S
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Terrence R
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Mario V
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Ryan H
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Dawny J
Forklift SafetyThis training and guidance system is excellent and will have successful men and woman in the trade. I am confident that i have the general knowledge to safely operate the forklift, and to be mindful of the working environment that myself and my coworkers are in. Having the liberty to return to Compliance training website to refresh and sta updated with changing parts will contunue to keep operators and employers safe and to standard expectations. I will continue to use this training website to further my knowledge in areas I am interested in and in the safety precaitions to operate in a safe environment at all times.
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Jared C
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Christopher R
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Craig G
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