Certified Forklift Operator Certification (CFOL)

Course Description

Powered industrial trucks, commonly called forklifts or lift trucks, are used in many
industries, primarily to move materials. They can also be used to raise, lower, or
remove large objects or several smaller objects on pallets or in boxes, crates, or
other containers. Powered industrial trucks can either be ridden by the operator or
controlled by a walking operator.

Note: It is a violation of Federal law for anyone UNDER 18 years of age to
operate a forklift or for anyone OVER 18 years of age who is not properly
trained and certified to do so.

Learning Outcomes

This course will focus on the safe operation of a sit-down, counterbalanced forklift.
The Forklift Operator certification course is based on OSHA standards and covers
construction of the lift, inspection criteria, operational characteristics, load handling,
center of gravity and the stability of the lift, fueling the forklift, and general safety rules
and driver evaluations.

 Powered (counterbalanced) Industrial Trucks,
 Safe Operation according to OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 standards
 Operation Certification/License

Requirements / Prerequisites

none

Target Audience

Warehouse Workers

Construction Workers

Material Handlers

Supervisors responsible for forklift operations

Safety & Health Professionals