Forklift Training: Maintaining Your Forklift

Depending on how your unit is powered, you may need to refuel, charge, or change a battery or cylinder during your shift. This work should only be done in designated areas and only by someone who has bee properly trained. Modifications and attachments may change the lift's capacity and functionality. Routine maintenance will help to keep your forklift in a safe operation condition.

This online course is designed to help you maintain forklifts in a safe way, protecting yourself and your coworkers from the potential hazards associated with their use.

Course Overview

Depending on how your unit is powered, you may need to refuel, charge, or change a battery or cylinder during your shift. This work should only be done in designated areas and only by someone who has bee properly trained. Modifications and attachments may change the lift's capacity and functionality. Routine maintenance will help to keep your forklift in a safe operation condition.

This online course is designed to help you maintain forklifts in a safe way, protecting yourself and your coworkers from the potential hazards associated with their use.

After completing this course, forklift operators will be able to:

  • Discuss how to charge and refuel a forklift
  • Discuss how to handle modifications to a forklift
  • Recognize when maintenance is required

Course Topics

  • Changing Cylinders & Refueling
  • Changing/Charging Batteries
  • Making Modifications
  • Performing Maintenance