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OSHA: Forklift Safety Certification

Earn your OSHA Forklift Safety Certification. Gain essential knowledge on fundamentals and safe operating practices to ensure compliance and workplace safety.

Created byPinnacle Safety Learning
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BeginnerUpdated May 27, 2025
OSHA: Forklift Safety Certification

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify powered industrial truck types.
check_circleUnderstand OSHA safety regulations.
check_circleMaster forklift stability principles.
check_circlePractice safe load handling methods.
check_circleRecognize workplace operating hazards.
check_circleOperate forklifts competently and safely.

About This Course

Master essential skills and meet regulatory requirements with the OSHA: Forklift Safety Certification course. This program delves into critical safety standards and practices for powered industrial trucks, crucial for preventing workplace accidents and ensuring a safe operating environment for both operators and pedestrians.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of:

  • OSHA regulations for powered industrial trucks, including the shift from "trained" to "competent" operators and employer authorization.
  • Fundamental safe operating procedures, including picking up, traveling, and placing loads.
  • Vehicle characteristics such as capacity, load center, stability principles (including the stability triangle), and required safety features like guards and seat restraints.
  • Workplace conditions and hazards that impact safe operation.
  • The requirements for formal and practical training, evaluation, and necessary retraining.

By completing this course, you will be equipped to operate forklifts safely, identify and mitigate hazards, comply with OSHA standards, and contribute to a significantly safer workplace.

Your Instructors

Pinnacle Safety Learning
Pinnacle Safety Learning
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Pinnacle Safety Learning offers professional development focused on occupational health, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance. Our courses are tailored to meet the evolving requirements of workplace safety across diverse sectors. With a practical approach grounded in federal standards, we help professionals stay informed and prepared for real-world risk scenarios.

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Jerry Luo, PhD, PE

Jerry Luo, PhD, PE, is a licensed professional engineer in Ohio, Louisiana, and Texas, with over 15 years of diverse experience spanning higher education, research, and consulting in civil engineering and construction management. Renowned for his expertise in geotechnical engineering, he has published over 60 peer-reviewed research articles, significantly contributing to advancements in geotechnical risk assessment and infrastructure resilience. He also co-authored a widely recognized textbook on soil dynamics. Jerry has actively contributed to the global engineering community by serving on the editorial boards of multiple international journals and as a member of organizing committees for prestigious conferences. His work bridges academic excellence and industry practice, making a tangible impact on critical engineering projects. His dedication to mentorship and innovation reflects his commitment to shaping the next generation of civil engineers and advancing the profession through research, education, and practice.

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We are a registered provider with 327+ associations and regulatory bodies worldwide. We operate across 29 global markets including Canada, the US, Australia, and the UK. Every course page clearly displays its specific accreditations. Upon completion, you receive a professional certificate that can be validated online. Our certificates include all necessary accreditation details, credit hours, and completion dates, and are formatted specifically to meet the submission requirements of most global regulatory bodies.

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