According to OSHA standard 1910.178, employers are required to ensure that all forklift operators are properly trained and certified. To earn your certification, you must complete formal instruction, practical training and a performance evaluation. You can complete the OSHA Forklift certification to satisfy the formal instruction requirement for certification. This course covers all training topics required by OSHA, including operation instructions, warnings and precautions, steering and maneuvering, load capacity, inspections, maintenance and more. These are all formal instruction topics needed to earn a forklift license and safely operate Class I - Class VII forklifts.