CertifyMe: The 11 Forklift Safety Commandments That Keep You Compliant
Posted by: santiago jimenez on January 6, 2026
There are rules, and then there are commandments in the world of forklift safety.
There are 11 carved in steel enforced by OSHA and followed by every operator who values their life, their job and their team.
Commandment one, never operate without training.
Commandment two, keep your certs current, no exceptions.
Three, train for your site, not someone else’s.
Commandment one, never operate without training.
Commandment two, keep your certs current, no exceptions.
Three, train for your site, not someone else’s.
Four, prove you can drive, not just watch a video.
Five, document everything. OSHA will.
Six, know your machine inside and out.
Seven, respect load limits. Gravity doesn’t negotiate.
Eight, inspect before use every shift.
Nine, speak up when it’s unsafe.
Ten, don’t fake it ever.
Eleven, and lead by example because safety is leadership.
Follow these, and you’re not just compliant, you’re confident.
You’re respected.
You’re the one others trust to get the job done right and get home safe.
Live the code. Protect your team.
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