620 OSHA Forklift Certification
This course covers the principles necessary to understand safe forklift operation. Completing this course is the first step in obtaining certification as a forklift operator.
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To achieve full certification as a forklift operator, the student must also participate in hands-on practice operating the forklift in the learning environment under the supervision of a competent person. Once the competent person deems the student has adequate knowledge and skills, the employer must evaluate and formally certify that the student has adequate abilities and is qualified to operate the forklift.
| Modules: | 4 |
| Hours: | 2 |
| Sectors: | General Industry |
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Target Audience
This OSHA forklift training certification course is tailored for individuals aiming to acquire OSHA-compliant forklift operator certification. Participants will gain skills in the safe operation of forklifts, also known as powered industrial trucks, essential for construction and general industry applications.
To legally operate these machines, operators must be at least 18 years old. Our comprehensive online forklift certification classes cover a range of forklift types, preparing you for diverse workplace requirements:
- Class I: Electric motor rider trucks
- Class II: Electric motor narrow aisle trucks
- Class III: Electric motor hand trucks or hand/rider trucks
- Class IV: Internal combustion engine trucks (solid/cushion tires)
- Class V: Internal combustion engine trucks (pneumatic tires)
- Class VI: Electric and internal combustion engine tractors
- Class VII: Rough terrain forklift trucks
This course is specifically designed for those in the construction, general industry, maritime, and agricultural sectors unless exempt by applicable OSHA standards. It does not apply to compressed air or nonflammable compressed gas-operated industrial trucks, nor to farm vehicles, nor to vehicles intended primarily for earth moving or over-the-road hauling.
To earn your OSHA forklift certificate, you must complete each of the course's four modules, and pass a comprehensive final exam. You have an unlimited number of attempts to pass the final exam.
You have 120 minutes to complete the final exam, which includes 20 questions and covers all course topics. You must score at least 70% to pass the exam.
Upon passing the final exam, you'll need hands-on training and a workplace performance evaluation, as mandated by OSHA, to obtain your official forklift license. OSHAcademy provides a Forklift Operator Evaluation Form for your employer to assess your proficiency. Evaluation areas include:
- Traveling
- Picking up a load
- Putting down a load
- Parking
- Fueling and battery recharging
- Forklift inspections
After passing the evaluation and completing necessary paperwork, you'll be officially forklift certified by your employer, in line with OSHA certification standards. This certification is valid for three years, after which you must undergo another performance evaluation. OSHAcademy advises all forklift operators undertake refresher training upon the expiration of the certificate. The forklift certificate will be valid for three years.
Yes. This course fully meets OSHA requirements for forklift certification, covering all essential topics for forklift operators.
Yes. Our online course fulfills OSHA's formal training requirement for forklift operation, a key step towards certification. The next steps, practical training and a performance evaluation, will be conducted by your employer.
You must complete hands-on training on your specific equipment, led by a qualified forklift trainer from or hired by your company. Once you pass the evaluation and demonstrate safe operation skills, you'll be officially forklift certified.
Your forklift certification lasts three years. Upon expiration, you must undergo another employer evaluation to maintain your certification. OSHAcademy advises refresher training for all forklift operators after certification renewal.
Our OSHA-compliant forklift certificate is valid across all states and territories under OSHA's jurisdiction. However, transferring certification to a different employer or state may vary. Often, recertification is needed when switching employers due to distinct forklift policies or different forklift types. Additionally, each jobsite has unique forklift hazards that require familiarization.
Yes. Students and employers can validate the course 620 OSHA Forklift Certification training certificate using our website. It's quick and easy! You can feel confident knowing the certificate is valid and was issued by OSHAcademy.
