Stand-Up Forklift Online Training

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Ensure worksite safety with our online Stand-Up Forklift course. Provides an in-depth look of the anatomy, operation, inspection, and hazards of forklifts.

Covers Class II Forklifts
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Duration: 2 Hour(s)

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About

About this Course

Forklifts are crucial material handling equipment in industries requiring loads to be moved around warehouses and work sites.

Our Stand-Up Forklift Safety Training course is regulation-aligned and online, covering anatomical components, stability principles, safe operations, and common hazards to avoid. For your benefit, we include practice quiz questions for the final exam and a checklist for employers to use when administering practical exams.

What Standards Does This Course Cover?

This course meets the following standards:

OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry
- 29 CFR 1910.178 – Powered Industrial Trucks
- 29 CFR 1910.178 – App A
ANSI/ITSDF B56
- ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 – Low Lift and High Lift Trucks
- ANSI/ITSDF B56.6 – Rough Terrain Forklift Lift Trucks

Outline

Topics Covered

Introduction to Equipment
Anatomy
Pre-shift Inspections
Safe Operations & Stability
Know your Machine
Know your Worksite
PPE
Common Hazards
Investigated Case Studies
Conclusion

What You’ll Learn

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

Recognize the various types of forklifts and their anatomy
Understand the importance of pre-shift inspection
Conduct a pre-shift inspection before every shift
Understand forklift stability principles
Understand the importance and limits of forklift weight capacity
Operate a stand-up forklift safety
Understand safe load-handling principles
Recognize the most hazards associated with stand-up forklift operation

FAQs

What is Stand-Up Forklift Operator Training?

No matter how you’re using a stand-up forklift—transporting cargo in a warehouse, moving material on a construction site, or stocking items in a retail store—you need to understand the safety risks. Our Forklift training course ensures you know how to safely operate this type of powered truck.

Specifically, you’ll learn how to avoid common safety hazards to keep both yourself and any bystanders safe while operating a stand-up forklift. Additionally, the course keeps you compliant with OSHA regulations.

Who Should Take the Stand-Up Forklift Operator Safety Course?

While this training was designed for stand-up forklift operators, we also recommended it for anyone who works in the same environment as stand-up forklifts.

How Long Will It Take to Complete the Course?

Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.