Online Courses OSHA Compliance Forklift Training Forklift Operator Safety: Counterbalance and Stability

Forklift Operator Safety: Counterbalance and Stability

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Last Updated 02/2025

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What you'll learn

Describe the concepts of counterbalance, weight capacity, and the stability triangle in forklift operations.

Identify how to properly assess and distribute loads to maintain forklift stability during lifting, transporting, and turning.

Identify common causes of tip-overs and implement preventive measures to ensure safe forklift operation.

Skills covered in this course

forklift Stability counterbalance Safety Safe operation concepts

This course provides a comprehensive overview of safe forklift operation, focusing on essential concepts like counterbalance, weight capacity, and the stability triangle. Operators will learn to navigate common challenges such as proper load handling, turning with a load, and avoiding tip-overs by maintaining lateral and longitudinal stability. The course covers key techniques for ensuring that loads are distributed evenly, operated within manufacturer guidelines, and maneuvered safely. By mastering these principles, operators can minimize the risk of incidents and enhance workplace safety. Describe the concepts of counterbalance, weight capacity, and the stability triangle in forklift operations. Identify how to properly assess and distribute loads to maintain forklift stability during lifting, transporting, and turning. Identify common causes of tip-overs and implement preventive measures to ensure safe forklift operation.

Course Objectives:

Describe the concepts of counterbalance, weight capacity, and the stability triangle in forklift operations.;Identify how to properly assess and distribute loads to maintain forklift stability during lifting, transporting, and turning.;Identify common causes of tip-overs and implement preventive measures to ensure safe forklift operation.;;

Duration: 17 min.

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Safety Instruct

784 Courses

Safety Instruct provides OSHA Compliance and Workplace Safety training designed to keep employees safe and organizations compliant. Their catalog includes Hazard Communication, PPE, Fire Safety, and industry-specific courses that meet federal and state regulations. The training is interactive, accessible, and tailored for both employees and supervisors. Safety Instruct emphasizes practical, real-world learning that helps reduce workplace risks. Companies use these courses to strengthen safety programs and meet compliance requirements.

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This course is designed for employees who need to complete Forklift Operator Safety: Counterbalance and Stability 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 17 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.

Learners have lifetime access from the date of purchase.

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.

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Forklift Operator Safety: Counterbalance and Stability

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