Equipment & Forklift Training and Certification
Hands-On Material Handling Equipment and OSHA Forklift Certification That Puts Safety First
Training for Safer, More Confident Operators
Proper heavy machinery training helps businesses create safer workplaces, build operator confidence, and meet OSHA forklift certification and training requirements. MH Equipment provides instructor-led, hands-on forklift training, materials, and programs designed to give operators the knowledge and practical skills they need to safely operate powered industrial trucks and other material handling equipment.
With more than 30 locations throughout the Midwest, MH Equipment makes it convenient to find forklift certification and access professional safety training close to your operation. Contact us to learn more about available training programs, schedule a session, or discuss the certification needs of your team.
Why Is Forklift Operator Training So Important?
Effective forklift operator training goes beyond checking a compliance box. It gives operators the knowledge and practical skills to recognize workplace hazards, handle loads properly, and operate equipment safely in real-world conditions.
A well-trained workforce can help your organization:
- Improve workplace safety
- Reduce preventable accidents and injuries
- Support OSHA compliance
- Build operator confidence and awareness
- Encourage proper equipment operation
- Reduce avoidable equipment damage
- Support more efficient material handling
At MH Equipment, safety is an essential part of how we support our customers. Our hands-on training programs help businesses equip their employees with the skills they need to operate safely and contribute to a more productive workplace.
Who Needs Training?
Employees who operate forklifts or other powered industrial trucks need proper training and evaluation before operating equipment independently. Refresher training may also be needed when workplace conditions, equipment, or operator performance change.
What Does Training Include?
Every operation has different equipment, employees, and safety needs. MH Equipment facilitates training by experienced instructors that is tailored to your workplace and operators’ experience levels.
Training covers:
- Safe equipment operation and controls
- Workplace hazards and pedestrian awareness
- Proper load handling
- Hands-on equipment operation
- Operator evaluation
Training is available at your facility or at select MH Equipment locations. With extensive material handling experience, our trainers provide practical instruction focused on the equipment and conditions your operators encounter every day.
Training options include:
- New operator training
- Refresher training
- Operator evaluations
- Train-the-Trainer programs
Training Support Across the Midwest
With more than 30 locations throughout the Midwest, MH Equipment makes it easier to find forklift training. We provide professional training for businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and West Virginia. We help manufacturers, warehouses, distribution centers, logistics operations, and industrial facilities build safer, more confident operators.
Find forklift certification near me
MH Equipment offers hands-on training and certification programs designed to help operators develop safe, effective equipment-handling skills and support employers in meeting workplace safety requirements.
Explore our training and certification programs
Forklift Training
MH Equipment provides instructor-guided forklift training and certification to help operators gain knowledge and hands-on skills for safe and efficient lift truck operations. Programs can be tailored to your equipment, workplace, and employees’ needs. If your operators are evaluated to meet OSHA regulations, our trainers can provide the necessary documentation upon certification completion.
Train-the-Trainer
For organizations operating large fleets at multiple locations, our Train-the-Trainer program prepares designated employees to offer in-house training, allowing for more efficient and consistent training. The program will ensure your trainers understand and are consistent with OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910.178.
Training Beyond Forklifts
MH Equipment offers certification programs for safe operation of aerial lifts (scissor, boom, self-propelled, or articulated boom), skid steers, railcar movers, and other heavy equipment. Our programs cover operational safety best practices, troubleshooting, and maintenance. If your operators are evaluated to meet OSHA regulations, our trainers can provide the necessary documentation upon certification completion.
Talk With a Safety Specialist
From forklift certification to equipment-specific training, we can help you develop a training program that fits your operation. Complete the form to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of forklift operator training does MH Equipment offer?
MH Equipment offers hands-on, instructor-led forklift training for new and experienced operators, including operator training, refresher training, hands-on evaluation, and Train-the-Trainer programs. Training can be tailored to your equipment, workplace, and employees’ experience levels.
Where can I find forklift training near me?
By contacting one of MH Equipment’s 30+ locations across the Midwest. We provide instructor-guided forklift training for businesses in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and West Virginia. Programs can be tailored to your equipment, workplace, and employees’ needs.Â
Does MH Equipment provide OSHA forklift certification?
Yes. MH Equipment provides operator training and practical evaluations designed to ensure safe and efficient forklift operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance. Our training program is consistent with OSHA regulations under 29 CFR 1910.178. We provide documentation upon successful completion.
What is the difference between forklift training and the forklift safety certification?
Forklift training teaches operators how to safely operate the equipment, recognize hazards, and handle loads properly. Forklift safety certification is an additional step, providing employers with the required documentation showing that an operator has successfully completed both the training and a practical performance evaluation in accordance with OSHA standards.
What other training and certification programs does MH Equipment offer in addition to forklift training?
In addition to forklift training, MH Equipment offers operator training for aerial lifts, skid steers, railcar movers, and other specialized material handling and industrial equipment. Programs focus on safe operation, hazard awareness, equipment fundamentals, and best practices tailored to the equipment and workplace.
Who are the ideal attendees for the Train-the-Trainer Course?
The Train-the-Trainer Course is ideal for employees responsible for training and evaluating forklift operators within their organization—including safety managers, supervisors, fleet managers, and experienced operators. It’s especially valuable for businesses with larger fleets or multiple locations that want to develop consistent, in-house training capabilities.
