Get OSHA-compliant Forklift and Scissor Lift Certification — online or onsite. Fast, flexible training for individuals and businesses.
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online forklift certification
The OSHA Act of 1970 requires that only trained and authorized operators use powered industrial trucks. If you already have forklift experience, our 1–2 hour online evaluation course certifies you in compliance with OSHA standards.
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Forklift Academy offers affordable certification solutions to help companies and individuals meet OSHA requirements. We provide online, in-person, and on-site training, plus a master trainer kit for businesses to run their own programs.
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We provide Train the Trainer Kits, Training Cards, DVDs, online videos, and free resources. As the largest forklift training school in the U.S. with over 20 years of experience, we specialize in forklift certification for companies and individuals.
Forklift Academy is the top choice nationwide for both online forklift certification and practical, hands-on training. No other provider offers this dual approach at scale, with comprehensive OSHA-compliant courses and local evaluations in major cities.
(after completing online + in-person steps)
Get certified in under 2 hours with our OSHA-compliant online training. Pass the test, download your certificate instantly, and start working faster.
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Get hands-on forklift training and operator evaluations at one of our certified training centers across major cities in the United States.
OBTAIN YOUR SCISSOR LIFT CERTIFICATION!
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 includes a provision that states, “only trained and authorized operators will be permitted to operate a Scissor Aerial Lifts.” The 1-2 hour online scissor lift evaluation training course will allow you to become a certified operator in compliance with OSHA laws laws
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Our Forklift Certification training is valid throughout the USA and Canada or any other country that uses OSHA to govern safety training. The Forklift Certification meets all the OSHA requirements for the Powered Industrial Truck ( Forklift). The Forklift Certification needs to be renewed every 3 years. If an employee is involved in a Forklift accident the employee MUST complete a refresher course of the training.
Yes! Our forklift certification online training is OSHA compliant and is valid for 3 years. Some companies are offering a Forklift Certification for 1 year and they charge less money. That’s illegal! By law the Forklift Certification is valid for 3 years, so our Forklift Certification training is valid for 3 years.
If you live in the greater Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, or Houston area you can attend one of our beginner forklift operator courses at our Training facility. If you don’t live nearby, below are some other places where you can learn how to drive a forklift. Vocational school/training Forklift dealers Trucking schools Equipment rentals
Anyone who operates a forklift in a professional setting is required by OSHA to be certified. This includes warehouse workers, construction teams, and logistics professionals.
