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Forklift Safety
Our forklift safety training services include:
Our training session provides a detailed overview of safe forklift operation, including proper maintenance, load capacities, and best practices for tow motor usage. Employees will learn how to safely maneuver forklifts in various work environments, ensuring they can handle equipment confidently. Each session concludes with a Q&A to address any questions and reinforce key concepts.
Every training session is documented with a sign-in sheet that includes employee signatures, trainer qualifications, and a summary of the topics covered. This ensures that your business remains compliant with OSHA regulations and provides a record of completed training for future reference.
To verify that employees are authorized to operate forklifts, we administer a thorough operator test. This test evaluates each employee’s understanding of forklift safety and their ability to apply the training in real-world scenarios.
Employees who successfully pass the operator test are issued wallet cards valid for 3 full years. These certifications demonstrate that your team has completed certified training and meets OSHA standards.
Compsolve’s forklift safety training program
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. A standard driver’s license does not authorize you to operate a forklift. OSHA requires specific certification that includes three parts:
- Formal Instruction: (Videos, lectures, or software).
- Practical Training: (Hands-on exercises).
- Evaluation: (A performance test at your actual workplace).
At least every 3 years. However, you must undergo "refresher training" sooner if:
- You are observed operating unsafely.
- You are involved in an accident or "near-miss".
- The workplace environment changes significantly.
- You are assigned to a different type of forklift (e.g., moving from a sit-down to a stand-up reach truck).
Every single shift. If your facility runs 24/7, the forklift must be inspected at the start of every shift change. If you find a defect (like a leaky hydraulic hose or a broken horn), the truck must be tagged out and removed from service immediately.
Think of an invisible triangle connecting the two front wheels and the center of the rear axle.
- The forklift is stable as long as the Center of Gravity stays inside that triangle.
- If you carry a load too high, turn too fast, or tilt too far forward, the center of gravity slides outside the triangle and the truck tips over.
Keep it low. The forks should be 4 to 6 inches off the ground while traveling. This keeps the center of gravity low and prevents the load from blocking your view or clipping an overhead obstacle.
If a sit-down forklift begins to tip over:
- Don't jump. Most people are crushed by the overhead guard when they try to leap out.
- Stay in the seat. Grip the steering wheel firmly.
- Brace your feet.
- Lean away from the direction of the fall.