622 Forklift Competent Person
This course is an important first step towards certification as a forklift competent person. It covers the principles necessary to understand safe forklift operation, associated hazards, and injury prevention measures.
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As an OSHAcademy student, you have free access to 100% of our training materials, including module knowledge checks and course exams. We charge a small fee only if you decide to document your training through our official course certificates or transcripts.
Important Information
To achieve full certification as a forklift competent person, the student must also demonstrate adequate skills and abilities in forklift operation, hazard identification, and corrective measures. The employer must also evaluate and formally certify that the student has adequate knowledge, skills, and abilities as a forklift competent person.
| Modules: | 6 |
| Hours: | 3 |
| Sectors: | All Industries |
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- $ PDF Certificate
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Key Topics
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Target Audience
This OSHA forklift competent person training course is tailored for individuals aiming to acquire employer-certified competent person status. Participants will gain knowledge in the safe operation of forklifts.
This course is specifically designed for those in the construction, general industry, maritime, and agricultural sectors unless exempt by applicable OSHA standards.
To earn your certification as a forklift competent person, you should complete this course, be evaluated, and receive formal certification by your employer. You have an unlimited number of attempts to pass the final exam.
You have 120 minutes to complete the final exam, which includes 20 questions and covers all course topics. You must score at least 70% to pass the exam.
After passing the evaluation and completing necessary paperwork, you'll be officially forklift certified by your employer, in line with OSHA certification standards. This certification is valid for three years, after which you must undergo another performance evaluation.
Yes. This course fully meets OSHA requirements for the knowledge component of forklift certification, covering all essential topics for forklift operators.
Yes. Our online course fulfills a key step towards certification. The next steps, practical training and a performance evaluation, will be conducted by your employer.
You must complete hands-on training on your specific equipment, led by a qualified forklift trainer from or hired by your company. Once you pass the evaluation and demonstrate safe operation skills, you'll be officially forklift certified.
Your certification lasts three years. Upon expiration, you must undergo another employer evaluation to maintain your certification. OSHAcademy advises refresher training for all forklift operators after certification renewal.
Our OSHA-compliant forklift certificate is valid across all states and territories under OSHA's jurisdiction. However, transferring certification to a different employer or state may vary. Often, recertification is needed when switching employers due to distinct forklift policies or different forklift types. Additionally, each jobsite has unique forklift hazards that require familiarization.
Yes. Students and employers can validate the course 622 Forklift Competent Person training certificate using our website. It's quick and easy! You can feel confident knowing the certificate is valid and was issued by OSHAcademy.
