When you’re around forklifts every day, it’s easy to forget how powerful and dangerous they really are. Rushing to get a job done can lead to small mistakes—taking a turn too fast, backing up without honking, or assuming someone sees you. Those mistakes are easy to overlook, until someone gets hurt. Each year, thousands of workers are injured or killed in forklift-related incidents.

So who is responsible for forklift safety? The answer is everyone. Safety around forklifts is a shared responsibility between operators and pedestrians. Many forklift incidents occur when a pedestrian is struck by a truck or a falling load. Staying alert and aware of your surroundings is critical, especially in areas with high foot traffic.

Forklifts often operate in tight, congested spaces that create blind spots and limit visibility. Unlike regular vehicles, forklifts steer from the rear and handle loads that can block the operator’s view. These factors make clear communication and predictable movement essential for both operators and pedestrians.

This course focuses on improving situational awareness and reducing risk in forklift work areas. Topics include common pedestrian traffic hazards, safe operating practices for drivers, safe behaviors for pedestrians, and key OSHA safety requirements. You’ll learn how forklift movement differs from other vehicles and why that matters when sharing the workspace.

By understanding these risks and applying proven safety practices, you can help prevent incidents before they happen. Whether you operate a forklift or work around them, this training is designed to help everyone stay alert, communicate clearly, and go home safely at the end of the day.

This program is available with Spanish, French, Korean, and Vietnamese closed captions.