Forklift Operator Training (Formal Instruction)
This course delivers the formal instruction required by 29 CFR 1910.178(l); the credential becomes Valid only after a workplace evaluator records a passing practical evaluation.
Who it's for: New and refresher operators of sit-down counterbalanced and stand-up trucks (Classes I, IV, V)
What you'll learn
- Name the powered industrial truck classes and the operator's duties under 1910.178.
- Explain the stability triangle, center of gravity, and load center, and read a capacity data plate.
- Perform a pre-shift inspection and remove a defective truck from service.
- Describe safe travel, load handling, ramp, dock, and pedestrian practices.
- Describe safe refueling, battery charging, and parking procedures.
- State what to do in a tip-over and when refresher training is required.
Lessons
- 1. Your role as an operator8 min
- 2. Stability and capacity12 min
- 3. Pre-shift inspection10 min
- 4. Traveling and handling loads14 min
- 5. Fueling, charging and parking8 min
- 6. Tip-overs and refresher training8 min
Final exam: 15 questions. You need 80% to pass.
Practical evaluation
This course includes a workplace practical evaluation. Your certificate shows “Training Complete — Practical Evaluation Pending” until an evaluator records a passing evaluation.
Disclaimer: This course provides the formal instruction portion of operator training. OSHA requires the employer to provide practical training and evaluate each operator's performance in the workplace before certifying them to operate a powered industrial truck.