We developed this forklift training guide for business owners with the intent of answering the many questions we have received, regarding OSHA forklift certification. We don’t want to suggest that this writing covers all topics relating to forklift training. Likewise, it is our intent to include the information that is commonly asked by business owners like you.
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Forklifts are a very useful tool for many warehouses across the country when the right operator is behind the wheel. Certification from an OSHA-approved, content rich training class, is the first thing a new employee needs to obtain to become a legal forklift operator. However, just because a new employee passes the test doesn’t give […]
How to Pass the Forklift Practical Test Becoming a forklift operator requires more than simply passing the initial job interview. Forklift operators need certification from an OSHA-approved training course. The second phase of this training course is the hands-on practical test. Because it’s one of the final phases before obtaining certification, it can be pretty […]
How to Choose the Right Forklift Tires When choosing the right tires for your forklift, you can go with one of two tire types: pneumatic or cushion. The choice doesn’t rely on which tire looks better; it relies on the type of loads and environment your forklift will be interacting with. Before finding new tires […]
Forklifts are a very common tool in many warehouses across the United States. They are enormously important to the day-to-day functions in most warehouses, and because of this, they require a lot of training before someone can become certified. One of the first steps anyone working in or around forklifts should take is to […]
Finding the right forklift for your business can be a difficult task, but we’re here to make it easier. When it comes to the topic of using reach trucks vs. counterbalance forklift trucks, you have to consider the work environment you’ll be operating them in. Use this guide to reach and counterbalance trucks to […]
LED pedestrian safety warning lights are ideal for installation on all classes of forklifts. Installing LED pedestrian safety warning lights can play a big part in your safety program by reducing accidents and in promoting a safer working environment.
Becoming a forklift operator can be a laborious process, but there’s a reason for that. Without proper training and understanding of these common pieces of heavy machinery, you can get hurt, someone else can get hurt, or property can get damaged. Obviously, these are all things that need to be avoided in functioning, organized […]








