Forklift DrillYou, with Forklift Drill
Formal instruction
Lessons and a practice test on the truck and workplace topics the rule lists. Finish with a record that the classroom part is done.
In development for iPhone
The classroom part of forklift training, on your phone.
Short lessons on every topic the OSHA training rule lists, a practice test with explanations, and the evaluation checklist and certificate your employer needs to sign you off.
Not affiliated with OSHA. OSHA does not issue forklift licenses or cards. Your employer certifies you after practical training and a hands-on evaluation at work.
22training topics from 1910.178(l)
3parts every operator needs
0subscriptions
Operator course
9 of 22 topics done
- ✓Truck vs. car: what is different
- ✓Controls and instruments
- ✓Visibility and blind spots
- ✓Forks and attachments
- Vehicle stabilityIn progress
- Capacity and the data plate
- Inspection before each shift
Hands-on evaluation
Sit-down counterbalance truck
27 of 27 checks observed
Competent · signed by evaluator
27 of 27 checks observed
Competent · signed by evaluator
Design preview. The app is not released yet.
How forklift certification actually works
Three parts. Only the first one fits on a phone.
OSHA rule 29 CFR 1910.178(l) asks every employer to train and evaluate each operator, then certify it. Online-only courses cover part one. Forklift Drill covers part one and gives your employer the paperwork for part three.
At work, with a trainer
Practical training
Demonstrations and practice on the actual truck you will drive, under direct supervision, where it is safe to do so.
Your employer, with our checklist
Evaluation and certification
A qualified person watches you work and signs the evaluation. The employer certifies you with your name, the training and evaluation dates, and who did them.
Every three years, at least. Each operator is re-evaluated at least once every three years. Refresher training is also required after unsafe operation, an accident or near miss, a poor evaluation, a different type of truck, or a change at the workplace.
Inside the operator course
Every topic the training rule lists.
Short lessons you can finish on a break, each with a quiz. Your trainer still covers the details of your own truck and site.
Truck topics 13
- Operating instructions, warnings and precautions
- How a forklift differs from a car
- Controls and instruments
- Engine or motor operation
- Steering and maneuvering
- Visibility, including when loaded
- Forks and attachments
- Vehicle capacity
- Vehicle stability
- Inspection and maintenance you perform
- Refueling and battery charging
- Operating limitations
- Other instructions in the operator's manual
Workplace topics 9
- Surface conditions
- Load composition and stability
- Load handling, stacking and unstacking
- Pedestrian traffic
- Narrow aisles and restricted places
- Hazardous (classified) locations
- Ramps and sloped surfaces
- Closed areas and exhaust buildup
- Other unusual hazards at your site
Practice test
Questions with an explanation for every answer, so you learn why, not just what.
Classroom record
A PDF showing which topics you completed and when, to hand to your trainer.
Works offline
Study on the dock or in the break room. No account needed for the course.
Planned launch prices
Pay once. No subscription.
Nothing to pay now. Join the list and we will email you when the plan you pick is ready. The final price appears in the App Store.
Operator course
$49 one-time
- All 22 truck and workplace topics
- Quizzes and a final practice test
- Classroom completion record (PDF)
- Spanish is planned
Employer pack
$99 one-time, up to 10 operators
- Hands-on evaluation checklist per operator and truck type
- Certificate with every field 1910.178(l)(6) requires
- Wallet card PDF
- Reminders for 3-year re-evaluations and refreshers
The operator course comes first. The employer pack follows in the first update after launch.
Free, right now
Forklift operator evaluation checklist
A printable form for the hands-on evaluation: 27 observable checks from pre-shift inspection to parking, the certification fields the rule asks for, and the next re-evaluation date.
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Straight answers
Before you buy any forklift course.
Is this an OSHA certification or a forklift license?
No. OSHA does not issue forklift licenses, cards or certificates, and it does not approve training providers. Under 29 CFR 1910.178(l), your employer trains you, evaluates you at the workplace and certifies you. Forklift Drill helps with the classroom part and with the employer's evaluation and certification records.
Can I get forklift certified completely online?
Not under the OSHA rule. Formal instruction can be online, but practical training and a hands-on evaluation must happen with the truck you will use, at your workplace. Be careful with sites that promise a license or certificate in an hour.
Who signs the certificate?
Your employer certifies that you were trained and evaluated. The certification must include your name, the date of training, the date of evaluation, and who did the training or evaluation.
How often do I need to be re-evaluated?
At least once every three years. Refresher training and a new evaluation are also required after unsafe operation, an accident or near miss, a poor evaluation, assignment to a different type of truck, or a workplace change that affects safe operation.
Does it cover my type of truck?
The lessons cover the topics the rule lists for all powered industrial trucks. The details of your exact truck, attachments and site come from your trainer and the manufacturer's manual, and the evaluation is done on that truck.
When will the app be available?
It is in development for iPhone. Join the launch list and we will email you once when the plan you picked is ready.