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Forklift – Fundamentals

Our course, Forklift - Fundamentals, has been tailored to equip workers with knowledge and understanding of the federal safety regulations needed for operating a forklift. The course, divided into five lessons, meets the formal-instruction requirements for forklift operator certification training and is designed to precede hands-on operator training and site-specific training. The regulations for forklift operation, also known as a powered industrial truck, are detailed in 29 CFR 1910. The course introduces fundamental information about operating a forklift, highlighting the differences between driving a forklift and a car, the most common hazards of operating a forklift, and the training prerequisites for forklift operation.

Forklift – Fundamentals

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Forklift – Fundamentals course is specifically structured to provide workers with an understanding of the federal safety regulations required for forklift operation. Its five-lesson curriculum satisfies the formal-instruction segment of forklift operator certification training and is meant to be followed by practical operator training and site-specific training. The regulations for operating a forklift, or a powered industrial truck, are outlined in 29 CFR 1910. This course offers key insights about forklift operation, delineating the differences between driving a forklift and a car, the most frequent hazards involved in forklift operation, and the training criteria for forklift operation.

Upon successful completion of the Forklift – Fundamentals course, you should have a thorough understanding of:

  • The definition and application of a forklift.
  • The operation process of a forklift.
  • The hazards typically associated with forklifts.
  • The training criteria for forklift operation.

COURSE TOPICS

  • Forklift Basics
  • Operating a Forklift
  • Common Hazards
  • Training Requirements

ONLINE COURSE DURATION


Estimated 20 minutes

PASS MARK

Testing conducted during this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are given the opportunity to retake the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved.


CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

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

COURSE PREVIEW

Course Details

Course Length

This course will take roughly 30 minutes

Passing Mark

To pass this training course, you need to score 80% or higher on the quiz

Certificate

Upon the successful completion of this course a certificate with your name will be stored on your profile and available to print

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