Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Operator Training

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 General Industry

Our Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) training provides operators with the knowledge and skills needed to safely operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks while meeting OSHA's formal instruction requirements.

Equipment Covered

• Sit-Down Counterbalance Forklifts
• Stand-Up Reach Trucks
• Order Pickers
• Electric Pallet Jacks
• Rider Pallet Jacks
• Walkie Stackers
• Narrow Aisle Equipment

Course Includes

✔ OSHA regulations and operator responsibilities

✔ Equipment controls and operating characteristics

✔ Stability principles and load handling

✔ Daily inspections

✔ Safe operating procedures

✔ Hazard recognition

✔ Pedestrian safety

✔ Dock safety

✔ Battery and propane safety

✔ Written examination

✔ Certificate of Completion

Employer Note: OSHA also requires equipment-specific familiarization, practical hands-on training, workplace evaluation, and employer authorization before an employee may operate powered industrial trucks independently.