OSHA Forklift Safety
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The online OSHA Forklift Safety certification course provides you with important information about OSHA’s standard for working around and operating powered industrial vehicles.
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This course introduces you to the safety hazards, precautions, and requirements within the OSHA 1910.178. Powered Industrial Trucks Standard.
The course contains general information about the safe use of forklifts, including, transfering loads, and unloading, hazards associated with operating forklifts in enclosed areas and construction sites.
OSHA Forklift Safety Course Outline
| Basic Course Module | Lessons & OSHA Training Compliance Summary (29 CFR 1910.178) |
|---|---|
| 1. Understanding the Forklift |
• Technical physics governing the stability triangle, the center of gravity, and dynamic capacity limits under varied load shifts. • Key structural variances across forklift classifications (Class I through VII), including fuel systems, attachments, and steering geometries. • Functional analysis of operator controls, instrument panels, hydraulic system mechanics, and built-in safety devices. |
| 2. Operating the Forklift |
• Safe traversal protocols for ramps, grades, and tight spaces, including strict load positioning regulations (load upgrade when climbing). • Standardized practices for stable load engagement, lifting, stacking, tilting, and executing safe turning maneuvers under load. • Strict operational boundaries covering speed controls, pedestrian right-of-way, overhead clear zones, and unattended vehicle lockdowns. |
| 3. Forklift Maintenance |
• Structuring pre-start and pre-shift checklist protocols to evaluate structural, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical components. • Formal Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures for immediately removing defective or damaged equipment from active service lines. • Regulatory criteria for fueling and battery-charging operations, including ventilation standards and personal protective equipment arrays. |
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Jared Timmer –
East to understand course was well presented, my certificate was fins for my warehouse job.