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General Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Training


PIT Forklift Training

This self-paced, online course delivers the formal (classroom/lecture) component of forklift operator training required by OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck(PIT) Standard (29 CFR 1910.178). Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction(e.g., lecture, discussions, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. (29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii).

Through clear explanations and engaging visuals, participants learn the principles of safe forklift operation—before they ever step onto the equipment, this training completes the formal training requirement and sets up a foundation for success for the rest of the workplace specific PIT Training program(practical training and evaluation). If your company does not already have a combination training program, this training reviews all topics needed to be evaluted during the practical and evaluative parts of the training program.

All PIT operators are required to complete a workplace specific training program and be certified by their organization at least once every three years. Refresher training is needed whenever an operator demonstrates a deficiency in safe operation of the truck and this training can fulfill part of the re-training requirement also. Hands-on practice and the on-site performance evaluation must be completed by the employer to achieve full operator qualification or refresher training, based on the requirements in OSHA.

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Course Fee
$100.00 USD
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Includes:

  • Instant Access, Online, On-Demand
  • Certificate, Wallet Card, Scoresheet
  • Accepted by: OSHA

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Topics

  • PIT classifications & basic anatomy
  • Stability triangle, capacity & center of gravity
  • Pre-operation inspection & maintenance checks
  • Safe operating procedures (start-up, travel, load handling)
  • Load charts, attachments & modifications
  • Refueling / battery charging & changing
  • Pedestrian safety & shared-workspace best practices
  • Parking, shutdown & unattended trucks
  • Hazard recognition (ramps, docks, trailers, warehouses, outdoors)
  • Common accident causes & prevention strategies
  • Employer / operator responsibilities & recordkeeping

Who Should Attend

  • New or experienced powered industrial truck (PIT) operator
  • Warehouse, manufacturing, and general industry personnel who use Class I – VI forklifts
  • Supervisors, safety coordinators, and maintenance staff overseeing forklift operations
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Objectives

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
  1. Explain OSHA’s requirements for formal, practical, and evaluation training.
  2. Identify PIT types and describe how stability, capacity, and attachments affect safe operation.
  3. Conduct a systematic pre-use inspection and recognize equipment defects.
  4. Apply safe travel, load handling, parking, and refueling/charging procedures.
  5. Recognize common workplace hazards and describe methods to prevent forklift-related incidents.

Instructor

Dennis Steverson Jr., PhD, MPH

Principal Consultant, Dimensions in Occupational Health and Safety, LLC

Dr. Steverson is a certified safety professional with 15 years in biomolecular research, public health, and industrial safety. He has developed and delivered OSHA-compliant training for Fortune 500 manufacturers, biotechnology firms, and public agencies nationwide. Dennis uses his knowledge gained in multiple industries to create engaging safety training training that focuses on teaching people how to identify hazards and protect themselves from those hazards, rather than quoting safety rules and ideas. Having trained employees with 0 years of PIT experience to employees with over 30 years of experience, Dennis' engaging approach to forklift safety education builds foundational safety for some employees while challenging more experienced employees by covering current industry best practices.

Contact Hours

2 Contact Hours
This represents the estimated time to complete the online course, including exercises. Actual times may vary from user to user.

Training Requirement

Citation: 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)

"The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely… Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning), practical training, and workplace performance evaluation."



This course satisfies the formal instruction component of the OSHA requirement. Employers must provide the practical (hands-on) training and performance evaluation at the employee’s workplace to complete certification.



Retraining Requirement



Per 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4), operators must receive refresher training and be re-evaluated whenever:



  • The operator is observed operating the truck unsafely.
  • The operator is involved in an accident or near-miss.
  • Workplace conditions or truck type change.
  • A three-year evaluation shows unsafe performance.

Refresher Training Required: Not specified.

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The course fee entitles a single user to participate in the online course for at least six (6) months. Requests for additional time will be considered on a case-by-case basis, but are almost always honored. Hardcopy certificates are mailed (first class for domestic locations/standard airmail for international locations) and included in the course fee. Expedited shipping costs are additional.