On-Site Forklift Operator Certification & Safety Training
Custom, 100% OSHA-Compliant Group Training Delivered Directly to Your Worksite Nationwide
Sending employees to off-site training facilities causes unnecessary travel expenses, extended operational downtime, and instruction on equipment your team doesn’t actually use.
Total Equipment Training solves this by bringing certified instructors directly to your job site or facility. We deliver tailored, hands-on forklift operator training designed around your specific equipment fleet, facility layout, and company schedule.
Why Employers Choose Our On-Site Forklift Training
Over 11% of forklifts in the U.S. are involved in an incident each year. Proper operator qualification protects your workforce while satisfying federal regulations.
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100% OSHA Compliant: Meets all requirements under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 and ANSI/ITSDF standards.
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Zero Travel Costs & Reduced Downtime: Keep your workforce on-site. Eliminate travel expenses, hotel stays, and lost production hours.
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Train on Your Machinery: Operators learn, practice, and undergo evaluation on the exact forklift classes, models, and attachments they operate daily.
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Tailored Worksite Safety: Instructors incorporate your specific facility hazards, loading dock configurations, and operational workflows into the curriculum.
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Flexible Shift Scheduling: Programs run on your timeframe, including morning, evening, or night shift schedules.
What Our Forklift Certification Program Covers
Our comprehensive program combines classroom theory with hands-on practical skill evaluation.
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Classroom & Theory Topics
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OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 standards and federal rules
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Forklift mechanics, stability triangle, and center of gravity
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Reading and interpreting load capacity charts
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements
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Fueling procedures (LP gas tank exchange, diesel/gas safety) and electric battery charging/care
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Pedestrian traffic safety, hand signals, and workplace hazard recognition
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Practical & Hands-On Evaluation
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Pre-shift pre-operational equipment inspections
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Control familiarization and engine start/stop routines
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Traveling with and without loads on flat ground and inclines
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Load handling, stacking, unstacking, and rack placement
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Maneuvering in narrow aisles, doorways, and loading docks
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Equipment shutdown and secure parking protocols
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Supervised hands-on operator skills evaluation
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| Course Description | Media | Book Now |
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| Caught-In or between Hazards in Construction Teaches the dangers of being caught in equipment or between objects, and how to recognize and avoid any accidents. (45 mins) $24.99 | ||
| Forklift Fundamentals Provides information about the different types of forklifts, parts and features, forklift controls and safety features. (20 mins) $59.99 | Forklift Fundamentals
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| Forklift Operator Safety Teaches operators general safety, operation, load handling, fuel/battery maintenance, special features and how to record forklift modifications. (90 mins) $24.99 | Forklift Operator Safety 
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| Forklift Training (Counterbalanced): Teaches operators, lift truck components, how to perform a pre-operation inspection, safe methods for picking up, moving and deploying loads (2 hrs) $99.95 | Forklift Training (Counterbalanced): 
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| Forklifts: Ultimate Hazard Perception Teaches operators about: Keeping the forklift and load stable, inattentive driving, backing in tight areas, working in trailers, overhead hazards, traveling with or without a load and much more. (30 mins) $24.99 | Forklifts: Ultimate Hazard Perception 
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| Forklift Operator Safety Training for Construction Provides construction workers with essential information needed to become a safe, responsible, and productive construction forklift operator (60 mins) $24.99 | Forklift Operator Safety Training for Construction 
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| Motorized Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation Teaches individuals about the different types of pallet jacks, how to perform a proper pre-use inspection, how to safely pick up and place a load and packing the pallet jack. (30 mins) $24.99 | Motorized Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation 
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| Powered Industrial Truck Safety Helps individuals identify powered industrial trucks, hazards, safe operation, maintenance, recharging and refueling. (30 mins) $59.99 | Powered Industrial Truck Safety
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| Sit-down Forklifts Helps individuals identify types of forklifts, how to conduct a pre-shift inspection, safe operating and loading principles, how to recognize and avoid hazards, how to properly refuel and handle the battery. (90 mins) $79.99 | Sit-down Forklifts 
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| Stand-up Forklift Operator Training Explains different types of forklifts, how to conduct pre-use inspection, safe operation, load handling, proper battery care and also different types of hazards and the safest way to avoid them (90 mins) $99.99 | Stand-up Forklift Operator Training 
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| Telehandler (Variable Reach Forklift) Teaches individuals telehandler components, inspections, operating around powerlines, safe traveling, safe operation, lift techniques, safety symbols and load charts. (75 mins) $99.95 | Telehandler (Variable Reach Forklift) 
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Complete OSHA Compliance Documentation Included
Upon successful completion of classroom instruction and practical skills evaluation, your company receives complete compliance documentation:
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Operator Certificates of Completion valid for 3 years.
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Official Wallet Cards for qualified operators.
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Employer Documentation File containing signed written exams and practical evaluation forms to satisfy OSHA audit requirements.
Servicing Facilities Nationwide
Total Equipment Training delivers certified on-site instruction across the United States, including core service regions in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and Texas.
Schedule On-Site Training for Your Team Today
Contact Total Equipment Training to streamline your company’s safety compliance with industry-leading operator training.
