113-01 Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks Safety

113-01 Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks Safety

Learning objectives

  • Explain employee certification requirements
  • Describe supervisor responsibilities
  • Identify operator training requirements
  • Describe the components of a lift truck
  • Recall safe operating procedures
  • Describe proper load handling

Course overview

All company employees required to operate a powered industrial truck or forklift must be trained to operate the equipment. Almost 70,000 accidents occur each year resulting in more than 80 fatalities and 35,000 series injuries when operating forklifts and other motorized trucks. Safety practices and procedures must be follow to ensure personnel safety. The Forklifts and Powered Industrial Trucks Safety training course explains the safe practices and procedures for minimizing the hazards of operating forklifts and other powered industrial trucks in the workplace.

The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.


  • 45 minutes
  • Format: Online Interactive
  • Tier: 2
  • Course ID: 5656
Language Icon English
Regulations
  • 29 CFR 1910.178 (l)(1) through (7)
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