Forklift training is a necessity in any job requiring the use of a forklift. Occupational Health and Safety rules require that all forklift operators be certified in all workplaces in the United States.

Recertification training is required every three years, or sooner if an employee is involved in an accident, near miss or has been observed operating the forklift in an unsafe manner. This is to try to lessen the amount of serious injuries and deaths that forklift accidents cause in the workplace.

Tens of thousands of people are killed or seriously injured every year in accidents involving forklifts. Personnel who directly manage forklift drivers also need to have certification in the field, so that they are fully able to understand the safety requirements their staff must follow.

You can get your forklift certification online, which is extremely convenient for those who are looking to recertify. For those who have never operated a forklift, a classroom certification is a much better option. Most training facilities offer driving training as a part of the certification course.