Forklift Guides
Practical, printable guides from our shop floor. Certification, maintenance, buying advice, and the safety checklists we teach in our OSHA classes.
- Compliance
OSHA Forklift Certification in California: What Employers Need to Know
Every forklift operator in California must be trained, evaluated, and certified under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.178 — and re-certified every three years. Here's what compliance actually looks like.
6 min readRead - Maintenance
10 Signs Your Forklift Needs Repair (Before It Costs You Downtime)
Small forklift problems become expensive fast. Here are the ten warning signs our High Desert technicians see most often — and what they usually mean.
5 min readRead - Buying Guide
Electric vs. LP Forklift: Which One is Right for Your Operation?
Electric lifts run cleaner and cost less to fuel. LP lifts run harder and refuel in minutes. Here's how to pick the right one for your High Desert operation.
6 min readRead - Safety
Daily Forklift Checklist
OSHA requires a documented pre-shift inspection every day. Run through this five-minute checklist before the first lift.
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