Forklift Certification Training

Suncoast Safety Council offers classroom and on-site forklift training and follow-up forklift skills assessments for all types and models of forklift. Our experienced team of training professionals will train your staff on-site in the Tampa Bay, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, New Port Richey and Sarasota areas (see our training service areas below).

OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Standard, 1910.178 requires training for anyone who operates a powered industrial truck, including a lift truck. This course encourages participants to take an active role by observing, analyzing and discussing recommended safety practices. Participants must successfully pass a written exam and a skills test to receive a certificate of completion.

In each forklift training class you will learn:

• Forklift operating principles
• Forklift safety rules
• Forklift regulations
• Hands-on forklift operation
• Recordkeeping
• Forklift maintenance
• Forklift material handling and load
  capabilities

Forklift Course Length:
Each forklift training class is comprised of 4 hours classroom and inlcudes a  ½ hour forklift skills assessment on the forklift you operate at your site. The assement  is scheduled during class.  

Schedule:
Forklift training classes are offered in our Clearwater, St. Petersburg and New Port Richey training locations. 
On-site training can be conducted at any facility in our service area (listed below). 

Certificate Issued:
The forklift certification will satisfy OSHA’s Powered Industrial Truck (Forklift) Standard, 1910.178 and is good for three years.

SSC Member Price: $80     Non-Member Price: $100

Registration is Easy!
PLEASE NOTE: Forklift training must be conducted by individuals who are currently employed since OSHA requires an on-site skills assessment on the forklift being used.
Click here for scheduled forklift classes. To register, call 727-442-5121 or fill out a training request below:

Click here for scheduled forklift classes.

Areas We Service Include:

Pinellas County: Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Dunedin, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Largo, Belleair, Gulfport, Indian Rocks Beach, Madeira Beach, Oldsmar, Pinellas Park, Seminole, Tarpon Springs, Treasure Island

Hillsborough County: Tampa, Brandon, Carrollwood Village, Lutz, Apollo  Beach, Plant City, Valrico, Wimauma, Ybor City, Town N Country, Westshore Area, Citrus Park, Keystone, New Tampa, Riverview, Ruskin, Seffner, Sun City Center, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa

Pasco County: Holiday, Hudson, Zephyrhills, Dade City, Land O' Lakes, New Port Richey, Odessa, Port Richey, Hudson, Elfers

Manatee County: Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Lakewood Ranch 

Sarasota County: Sarasota, North Port, Venice, Longboat Key