Forklift General Safety
Last Updated 08/2026
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What you'll learn
Describe how forklift risks differ between warehouse and construction site environments.
Recognize pedestrian zones and explain why staying in them prevents accidents.
Explain how forklift stability changes when loads are raised or unbalanced.
Identify visibility hazards and describe how operators use horns and lights to warn others.
Recognize safe practices for working around forklifts, including seatbelt use and proper parking.
Description
Forklift accidents can happen in seconds. Tip overs, blind spots, and falling loads put everyone at risk, not just operators. The Forklift General Safety course teaches you how to stay safe in areas where forklifts commonly operate. You'll learn what makes forklifts unstable, how to recognize danger zones, and what to do when a forklift is nearby.
Drawn from OSHA Standards 1910.22, .176, .178, 1926.21, .602, and industry best practices.
An interactive simulation is included. Forklifts and people share the same workspace every day, and understanding how to move safely around them is everyone's responsibility. In this simulation, you'll learn how pedestrian awareness, forklift stability, and operator blind spots all play a role in preventing serious injuries on the job.
You can access the simulation using a screen reader, computer, mobile device, or a Quest VR headset.
Drawn from OSHA Standards 1910.22, .176, .178, 1926.21, .602, and industry best practices.
An interactive simulation is included. Forklifts and people share the same workspace every day, and understanding how to move safely around them is everyone's responsibility. In this simulation, you'll learn how pedestrian awareness, forklift stability, and operator blind spots all play a role in preventing serious injuries on the job.
You can access the simulation using a screen reader, computer, mobile device, or a Quest VR headset.
System Requirements
See System Requirements in the Coggno Knowledge Base
Author
360 Immersive is a woman-owned, veteran-owned small business that develops interactive workplace safety training in collaboration with safety subject matter experts. We combine storytelling with realistic simulations to help workers recognize hazards, think critically, and practice safer decisions before facing them on the job. Our approach supports Total Worker Safety™ by building self-awareness and personal accountability alongside safety knowledge. Based in Boise, Idaho, we are driven by a commitment to serving others and helping prevent workplace injuries.
Forklift General Safety
Frequently Asked Questions
It covers safe operations while turning and driving on slick surfaces, two situations where forklifts are prone to instability.
Yes, proper stopping distance requirements are discussed as part of general forklift safety practices.
The course covers the use of backup alarm systems, an alert system meant to reduce the risk of struck-by incidents.
Yes, pedestrian awareness is included alongside parking and the difference between attended and unattended operation.
Yes, parking is covered as one of the additional topics, alongside pedestrian awareness and attended versus unattended operation.
This course is designed for employees who need to complete Forklift General Safety training
Yes. This course is designed to meet applicable federal requirements and commonly mandated state standards. Always confirm specific state or industry requirements with your local regulations.
The course takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and can be paused and resumed at any time.
Yes. Learners receive a downloadable certificate upon successful completion, which can be used for compliance records and audits.
Yes. You can assign this course to individuals or groups using Coggno’s LMS, or purchase multiple seats for your team.
Yes. This course can be exported for delivery in most learning management systems (SCORM compatible).
Yes. The course is fully self-paced and available 24/7.
Yes. This course includes a knowledge check to reinforce learning and verify completion.
Yes. A preview is available so you can review the course format and content before purchasing.
Yes. Content is reviewed and updated as regulations and best practices change.
Yes. This course is available for free with an active Prime Subscription.
Yes. Refund requests can be submitted within 30 days of purchase.
OSHA Standard: 1910.178 and industry best practices
This module covers general safety topics and an overview of common hazards associated with forklifts in the workplace. Best practices are discussed regarding safe operations while turning, driving on slick surfaces, proper stopping distance requirements, and the use of backup alarm systems.
Additional topics covered include pedestrian awareness, parking, and the difference between attended vs. unattended operations.