Forklift Academy created affordable forklift certification solutions for companies and individuals to comply with OSHA Rules and Regulations. Our training solutions include convenient online training, in person training at our training centers, on-site training at your location, and a master trainer’s kit for companies to establish and run their own program effortlessly.
Our mission is to improve safety awareness for companies by providing effective and practical forklift training to ensure compliance with Federal regulations and to help companies avoid penalties and expenses associated with OSHA inspections.
The company has been in the safety business for fifteen years helping companies with their safety needs. Our main office is centrally located in Southern California, with several locations throughout the US including Texas, Florida, Georgia, etc. Our qualified trainers cover the rest of the country on a regular basis.
Our main goal is to provide comprehensive, effective and affordable forklift safety training to help companies comply with Federal and State Laws
On-line Training
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 includes a provision that states, “only trained and authorized operators will be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.” The 1-2 hour online forklift evaluation training course will allow you to become a certified forklift operator in compliance with OSHA laws.
Our online course includes the following:
- Complete OSHA Compliance Forklift Training and evaluation: Entire certification training to ensure Compliance
- A power point presentation regarding rules and regulations
- Permit to Operate
- Daily Inspection Checklist: an OSHA requirement
- Attendance Sheet: For HR use and comply with OSHA
- Written & Driving tests: To review employees skills
- Certificate of achievement (Print immediately)
- Wallet Card
- Online Test (Take it unlimited number of times)
US Training Centers
Forklift Academy offers classroom training in business markets around the United States. This classroom training is designed to help get your staff the safety training certification they need to be OSHA compliant. Our experienced trainers help ensure your operators are fully safety trained and complete the coursework and testing required for their forklift certifications. Forklift Certification training are OSHA accepted and valid for 3 years
Our classes are in-depth
Our instructors use attention-grabbing power point presentations, thorough written tests that will fully evaluate your understanding of the course material, and educational practice sessions with an actual forklift. If you follow the course, you’ll know how to operate a forklift with competence.
Our classes are convenient
They only take 4-5 hours of your time.
Our classes are taught by knowledgeable instructors
We train our students to be the best. To accomplish this, we use only the most qualified instructors who can clearly demonstrate the proper procedures for operating a forklift. Our classes are perfect for beginners who are looking to jump into the warehouse/distribution job market.
On-site Training
The Forklift Academy offers private, on-site training designed to help you get your staff the safety training certification they need to be OSHA compliant. Our experienced trainers can help ensure your operators are fully safety trained and complete the coursework and testing required for their forklift certification. The Price will depend on the number of people (more people more affordable), and location. We have qualified instructors across the USA ready to travel to your job site. Our Forklift Certification training are OSHA accepted and valid for 3 years
Complete Certification Training for Your Entire Staff
This complete OSHA Compliance Forklift Certification training includes a thorough session both in class and on the equipment. Our forklift training consultants provide all the tools and information that is required by OSHA regarding certifying an employee. The certification process is simple, yet a very important decision that will affect the health and safety of both the operator and pedestrian employees.
Classroom Training
A combination of video, power point presentation, models and interactive discussion provides an interesting and informative session. A written test checks student comprehension. Completion certificates provided at the end of the class.
“On the Equipment” Evaluation
Jobsite hazard evaluation, pre-operational equipment inspection, operational instruction and a pass/fail operational test are combined to reinforce training.
Major Topics Include:
- OSHA Requirements
- Controls & Instrumentation
- Engine Operation and Maintenance
- Steering and Maneuvering
- Visibility
- Fork & Attachment Limitations
- Rated Capacities
- Stability
- Inspection & Maintenance
- Refueling
- Load Manipulation
- Pedestrians
- Hazardous Locations
- Rough Terrain Operation
All of the latest OSHA regulations are covered in detail. Each participant receives their own forklift compliance and operator guide, daily inspection checklist, attendance sheet, certificate of completion and wallet card. Written & driving tests are administered at the session.
Train the Trainer
Complete OSHA Compliance Forklift Certification training kit includes, a CD power point presentation, FREE Forklift Operator Training Video, instructor guide, new OSHA regulation, forklift compliance and operator guide, daily inspection checklist, attendance sheet, written & driving tests, certificates (20), and wallet cards (20).
Equipment Covered:
- High lift trucks
- Counterbalanced trucks
- Cantilevered trucks
- Rider trucks
- Forklift trucks
- High lift platform trucks
- Low lift trucks
- Low lift platform trucks
- Motorized hand trucks
- Pallet trucks
- Narrow aisle rider trucks
- Straddle trucks
- Reach rider trucks
- Single side loader rider trucks
- High lift order picker rider trucks
- Motorized hand/rider trucks
- Rough terrain trucks
