29 CFR 1910.178(l) powered industrial truck training concepts, including training, evaluation, refresher, records, and employer authorization responsibilities

Forklift Train-the-Trainer

Forklift Train-the-Trainer preparation for supervisors, safety coordinators, and trainers who support powered industrial truck programs. This course does not issue OSHA operator authorization, trainer licensure, or employer designation, and it does not replace required hands-on practical training and workplace evaluation.

$249
5 modules · certificate included
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What this course does and does not doThis course is not an OSHA authorization, OSHA approval, trainer license, operator certification, employer designation, or substitute for hands-on practical training and evaluation in the workplace on the trucks and conditions operators actually use. Employer remains responsible for trainer designation, site-specific program content, practical training, operator evaluation, truck and attachment authorization, refresher determinations, records, supervision, and final qualification decisions.
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$3,997
average penalty per citation under this standard

Quick answer

What is Forklift Train-the-Trainer?
Forklift Train-the-Trainer is online compliance training documenting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178(l) powered industrial truck training concepts, including training, evaluation, refresher, records, and employer authorization responsibilities. It costs $249, is self-paced across 5 modules, and issues a dated certificate the moment the trainee finishes.
Who needs it?
employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff.
Is the certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate carries a unique number that anyone can check publicly at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify without an account.
OSHA enforcement · since 2023
12,902
citations issued nationally
$3,997
average penalty per citation

29 CFR 1910.178(l) powered industrial truck training concepts, including training, evaluation, refresher, records, and employer authorization responsibilities was cited 12,902 times, averaging $3,997 in initial penalties. This course costs $249.

Source: US DOL OSHA enforcement data · pulled 2026-08-23

Where this standard is enforced

Citations issued under this standard, by the state the inspection took place in. Darker means more.

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Most (726)States with no shading have no citations in our dataset

Most citations

Illinois726
Ohio676
Florida659
Texas642
Wisconsin631

Source: OSHA inspection and violation data, pulled 2026-08-23. Figures are initial penalties, which are frequently reduced on settlement.

Check your state

See how often 29 CFR 1910.178(l) powered industrial truck training concepts, including training, evaluation, refresher, records, and employer authorization responsibilities was cited where you operate.

Citations by state (full data)
IL: 726 ($4,900)
OH: 676 ($6,304)
FL: 659 ($4,184)
TX: 642 ($7,016)
WI: 631 ($3,822)
MD: 542 ($563)
OR: 489 ($535)
NJ: 472 ($6,968)
MA: 426 ($5,813)
VA: 395 ($2,086)
PA: 388 ($4,549)
NY: 386 ($4,479)
MN: 380 ($1,078)
TN: 379 ($1,219)
GA: 324 ($4,638)
CT: 299 ($2,729)
NC: 282 ($3,054)
MO: 264 ($6,408)
NV: 225 ($3,044)
KS: 222 ($4,711)
CO: 209 ($4,217)
AL: 205 ($3,343)
UT: 188 ($1,281)
PR: 177 ($2,440)
ME: 173 ($4,685)
IA: 168 ($4,911)
NE: 161 ($4,971)
ID: 158 ($3,298)
MI: 147 ($55)
HI: 141 ($2,148)
SD: 140 ($2,347)
KY: 139 ($3,593)
AZ: 138 ($1,607)
SC: 133 ($2,292)
RI: 121 ($5,197)
IN: 111 ($2,259)
NH: 86 ($5,676)
MT: 70 ($2,785)
AK: 61 ($5,912)
CA: 59 ($4,985)
DE: 56 ($6,965)
MS: 55 ($3,815)
VT: 45 ($2,877)
ND: 37 ($4,774)
AR: 33 ($8,817)
OK: 33 ($5,999)
LA: 33 ($5,033)
VI: 30 ($5,701)
NM: 26 ($5,838)
WY: 13 ($5,091)
WV: 11 ($2,847)

Who actually gets cited for this

Based on the 11,991 citations under 29 CFR 1910.178(l) powered industrial truck training concepts, including training, evaluation, refresher, records, and employer authorization responsibilities that we could match to an inspection record, which is 92.9% of the 12,902 we hold.

By industry

Manufacturing42% | 5,033
Transportation and Warehousing13.9% | 1,662
Construction12.9% | 1,549
Wholesale Trade12% | 1,442
Retail Trade8.5% | 1,025
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services2.7% | 326

Manufacturing alone accounts for 42% of them.

By employer size

1 to 10 employees28.1% | 3,373
11 to 50 employees45.3% | 5,433
51 to 250 employees19.9% | 2,384
251 to 1,000 employees5.3% | 635
More than 1,000 employees1.4% | 166

Citations by year

4,038
2023
3,704
2024
3,299
2025
950
2026*

* Year still in progress, so it is not comparable with the full years beside it. Across the complete years shown, citations fell 18%.

What this course covers

01
The Standard and What It Puts on the Trainer30 min
02
Building the Forklift Operator Training Program40 min
03
Delivering Forklift Training to Adult Operators40 min
04
Evaluating Operator Competence45 min
05
Certification Records, Tools, and Final Boundaries25 min

Who needs this training

This course is for employers and safety managers documenting required workplace-safety and HR training for their staff. It documents the training required under 29 CFR 1910.178(l) powered industrial truck training concepts, including training, evaluation, refresher, records, and employer authorization responsibilities. You can take it as an individual, or buy seats for your whole team from one account.

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Common questions

Can I complete this training online?

Yes. Forklift Train-the-Trainer is delivered entirely online and self-paced. The regulation (29 CFR 1910.178(l) powered industrial truck training concepts, including training, evaluation, refresher, records, and employer authorization responsibilities) requires that the training occur and be documented, which this course satisfies; any hands-on or site-specific portion a standard also requires remains the employer's responsibility.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. A certificate is issued the moment you complete the course. It carries a unique ID and can be verified by any employer or auditor at certifiedtrainingusa.com/verify.

How long does it take?

The course is self-paced, so you can finish in one sitting or return as your schedule allows. Most learners complete it in under two hours.

Can I train my whole team?

Yes. You can buy multiple seats and manage your team from one account. Training providers can also resell this course under their own brand.

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