Safe Forklift Operation for General Industry

Forklifts cause thousands of injuries a year, usually from skipped basics.

Safe Forklift Operation for General Industry
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What you'll learn

Forklifts cause thousands of injuries a year, usually from skipped basics. Learn pre-use inspection, safe load handling, stability and tip-over prevention, pedestrian awareness, and refueling — everything OSHA requires to operate. Get certified and cleared to drive.

Introduction to Forklift Safety
Forklift Design and Controls
Pre-Operation Inspection and Maintenance
Safe Operating Practices
Load Handling and Stability
Pedestrian and Site Safety
Hazard Recognition and Emergency Response

Who this course is for

Forklift operatorsWarehouse & yard staffGeneral industry workers

No prior experience required · any device with internet access · English needed for the EN version

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Course content

8 modules · 25 lessons · lesson 1 free
Why Forklift Safety MattersFree preview
Types of Forklifts and Their Uses
Roles and Responsibilities of Operators and Employers

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Reviews

5.0· 3 student ratings for this course

“The lesson was really simple and easy to follow.”

Diamond

“Needed the certificate for work and got it fast — signed up, went through the course, and had my cert the same day. No waiting around.”

Siamen

“Took the training online instead of driving out to a training facility. Same result, none of the travel — did it all from home.”

Vadzim

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