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Forklift Competent Person Training Course

Comprehensive forklift competent person training covering OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 standards, operator evaluation, equipment inspection.

Course Title

Forklift Competent Person

Course Duration

1 Day

Competency Assessment Criteria

Knowledge Assessment

Training Delivery Method

Classroom (Instructor-Led) or Online (Instructor-Led)

Service Coverage

In Tamkene Training Center or On-Site: Covering Saudi Arabia (Dammam - Khobar - Dhahran - Jubail - Riyadh - Jeddah - Tabuk - Madinah - NEOM - Qassim - Makkah - Any City in Saudi Arabia) - MENA Region

Course Average Passing Rate

98%

Post Training Reporting 

Post Training Report + Candidate(s) Training Evaluation Forms

Certificate of Successful Completion

Certification from OSHAcademy is provided upon successful completion. The certificate can be verified through a QR-Code system or by the following link: https://app.oshacademy-atp.com/verify/

Certification Provider

OSHAcademy - USA

Certificate Validity

No Expiration (Lifetime)

Instructors Languages

English / Arabic / Urdu / Hindi

Training Services Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

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Course Overview

This comprehensive Forklift Competent Person training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for serving as competent persons responsible for forklift safety oversight and operator evaluation in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental competent person responsibilities along with advanced techniques for operator assessment, equipment inspection, and safety program administration.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 standards and industry best practices including ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 to establish effective forklift safety oversight programs that ensure operator competency and regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing safety leadership and operational excellence.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand fundamental forklift competent person responsibilities and OSHA requirements

  • Implement effective forklift operator evaluation and certification procedures

  • Apply comprehensive equipment inspection and maintenance oversight protocols

  • Establish workplace assessment and hazard identification procedures

  • Develop operator training programs and competency verification frameworks

  • Design incident investigation and corrective action procedures

  • Create forklift safety documentation and compliance tracking systems

  • Implement comprehensive forklift safety program management and performance monitoring

Group Exercises

N/A by OSHAcademy

Knowledge Assessment

OSHAcademy Knowledge Assessment

Course Outline

  • Forklift Competent Person Fundamentals

  • OSHA Competent Person Requirements

  • Forklift Safety Program Oversight

  • Operator Evaluation Procedures

  • Practical Skills Assessment

  • Written Knowledge Testing

  • Workplace Performance Evaluation

  • Certification and Documentation

  • Equipment Inspection Procedures

  • Pre-Operation Inspection Oversight

  • Periodic Inspection Requirements

  • Maintenance Program Management

  • Workplace Assessment Methods

  • Surface Condition Evaluation

  • Load Handling Area Assessment

  • Traffic Pattern Analysis

  • Hazard Identification Techniques

  • Training Program Development

  • Initial Operator Training

  • Refresher Training Requirements

  • Specialized Training Needs

  • Competency Verification Methods

  • Performance Monitoring Systems

  • Operator Performance Tracking

  • Safety Violation Documentation

  • Corrective Action Implementation

  • Incident Investigation Procedures

  • Accident Analysis Methods

  • Root Cause Determination

  • Prevention Strategy Development

  • Regulatory Compliance Management

  • OSHA Inspection Preparation

  • Documentation Requirements

  • Record Keeping Systems

  • Multi-Site Coordination

  • Contractor Oversight

  • Safety Culture Development

  • Continuous Improvement Processes

Practical Assessment

OSHAcademy Practical Assessment

Gained Core Technical Skills

  • Conduct comprehensive forklift operator evaluations with practical skills assessment and certification procedures

  • Implement equipment inspection oversight programs with maintenance scheduling and compliance verification

  • Execute workplace assessments with hazard identification and safety condition evaluation procedures

  • Perform incident investigation procedures with root cause analysis and corrective action development

  • Develop forklift training programs with competency-based evaluation and certification processes

  • Establish safety performance monitoring systems with operator tracking and compliance documentation

  • Utilize forklift safety assessment tools and evaluation technologies for program oversight

  • Create competent person documentation systems with regulatory compliance tracking and audit procedures

Training Design Methodology

ADDIE Training Design Methodology

Targeted Audience

  • Designated forklift competent persons

  • Safety supervisors overseeing forklift operations

  • Training coordinators managing operator certification programs

  • Warehouse managers responsible for forklift safety

  • Fleet managers overseeing powered industrial truck programs

  • Safety professionals developing forklift oversight programs

  • Operations supervisors managing material handling activities

  • HSE representatives implementing forklift safety compliance

Why Choose This Course

  • Comprehensive coverage of OSHA forklift competent person requirements and oversight responsibilities

  • Integration of operator evaluation principles with practical safety management implementation strategies

  • Focus on real-world applications with forklift operation oversight case studies and examples

  • Hands-on exercises with actual operator evaluation tools and inspection procedures

  • Exposure to advanced forklift safety management technologies and assessment systems

  • Emphasis on leadership skills development for effective forklift safety program oversight

  • Opportunity to learn from forklift incident case studies and competent person intervention examples

  • Development of critical competent person skills for forklift safety program management and compliance

Note

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Course Outline

  • Forklift Competent Person Fundamentals

  • OSHA Competent Person Requirements

  • Forklift Safety Program Oversight

  • Operator Evaluation Procedures

  • Practical Skills Assessment

  • Written Knowledge Testing

  • Workplace Performance Evaluation

  • Certification and Documentation

  • Equipment Inspection Procedures

  • Pre-Operation Inspection Oversight

  • Periodic Inspection Requirements

  • Maintenance Program Management

  • Workplace Assessment Methods

  • Surface Condition Evaluation

  • Load Handling Area Assessment

  • Traffic Pattern Analysis

  • Hazard Identification Techniques

  • Training Program Development

  • Initial Operator Training

  • Refresher Training Requirements

  • Specialized Training Needs

  • Competency Verification Methods

  • Performance Monitoring Systems

  • Operator Performance Tracking

  • Safety Violation Documentation

  • Corrective Action Implementation

  • Incident Investigation Procedures

  • Accident Analysis Methods

  • Root Cause Determination

  • Prevention Strategy Development

  • Regulatory Compliance Management

  • OSHA Inspection Preparation

  • Documentation Requirements

  • Record Keeping Systems

  • Multi-Site Coordination

  • Contractor Oversight

  • Safety Culture Development

  • Continuous Improvement Processes

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive coverage of OSHA forklift competent person requirements and oversight responsibilities

  • Integration of operator evaluation principles with practical safety management implementation strategies

  • Focus on real-world applications with forklift operation oversight case studies and examples

  • Hands-on exercises with actual operator evaluation tools and inspection procedures

  • Exposure to advanced forklift safety management technologies and assessment systems

  • Emphasis on leadership skills development for effective forklift safety program oversight

  • Opportunity to learn from forklift incident case studies and competent person intervention examples

  • Development of critical competent person skills for forklift safety program management and compliance

Note: This course outline, including specific topics, modules, and duration, is subject to change and also can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the client.

Practical Assessment

OSHAcademy Practical Assessment

Course Overview

This comprehensive Forklift Competent Person training course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills required for serving as competent persons responsible for forklift safety oversight and operator evaluation in workplace environments. The course covers fundamental competent person responsibilities along with advanced techniques for operator assessment, equipment inspection, and safety program administration.


Participants will learn to apply OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 standards and industry best practices including ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 to establish effective forklift safety oversight programs that ensure operator competency and regulatory compliance. This course combines theoretical concepts with practical applications and real-world case studies to ensure participants gain valuable skills applicable to their professional environment while emphasizing safety leadership and operational excellence.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Understand fundamental forklift competent person responsibilities and OSHA requirements

  • Implement effective forklift operator evaluation and certification procedures

  • Apply comprehensive equipment inspection and maintenance oversight protocols

  • Establish workplace assessment and hazard identification procedures

  • Develop operator training programs and competency verification frameworks

  • Design incident investigation and corrective action procedures

  • Create forklift safety documentation and compliance tracking systems

  • Implement comprehensive forklift safety program management and performance monitoring

Knowledge Assessment

OSHAcademy Knowledge Assessment

Targeted Audience

  • Designated forklift competent persons

  • Safety supervisors overseeing forklift operations

  • Training coordinators managing operator certification programs

  • Warehouse managers responsible for forklift safety

  • Fleet managers overseeing powered industrial truck programs

  • Safety professionals developing forklift oversight programs

  • Operations supervisors managing material handling activities

  • HSE representatives implementing forklift safety compliance

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