OSHA Guidelines for Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT or Forklifts) 1910.178. Training must consist of "formal" training and a hands-on evaluation. Using an online training class can be an acceptable way for companies to provide standard operator training to satisfy the formal training requirement. However, a qualified person must also perform a hands-on evaluation of the operators' skills to ensure that they can safely perform their job tasks while operating the equipment.
An online class from Forklift University can help companies, staffing agencies, and other organizations complete this task. Online courses from Forklift University are designed with the company and operator in mind. The training classes are not a complex or detailed process to sign up for or take. There are no lengthy forms to fill out, just a basic order form, and the class runs at the student's pace, allowing them to read the slide information and then move to the next as they choose. All safety videos are built into the class and run automatically. The test can be taken as many times as necessary to achieve a passing score, and when the test is completed, students receive a temporary license with their name, the class date, and the equipment they trained on. Additionally, students can send in a photo and receive a professional hard plastic license they can carry.
This license is only valid after an evaluation from the employer, and we always recommend that companies have a trained and qualified instructor on-site to help with this process and ensure that the operator can safely perform the forklift and job tasks.
The online training class takes about 90 minutes; however, you can work at your own pace. Credit card or PayPal accepted payment methods. Certification is valid in the USA for 3 years.