Among material handling equipment, forklifts are the most important. Forklifts are found in most industries that require loads to be moved around warehouses and worksites.

This online Stand-Up Forklifts course covers the anatomy, operation, inspection, and hazards of powered industrial trucks, also known as fork trucks, lift forks, or forklifts.

Training is needed to ensure safe operation and productivity. This online Stand-Up Forklifts course meets OSHA requirements for powered industrial boom trucks. An OSHA-Compliant Training Class Online for Electric Stand-Up Forklifts. I-CAB Recognized. This course satisfies OSHA’s requirements for the classroom portion of operator safety training.

This content developer is recognized by the International Competency Assessment Board (I-CAB) for its expertise in this subject matter and is listed as a competency development resource for I-CAB assessment participants.

By the end of this course you will learn:

• Different types of forklifts and their anatomy
• Why it’s important to conduct a thorough pre-use inspection each day
• Forklift stability and the importance of knowing the machine’s capacity
• Safe operating and load-handling principles
• Battery care including proper procedures for charging and changing industrial batteries
• The six most common hazards associated with forklift operation

Approximately 90 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.