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Forklift Recertification

Quick answer

Recertify every 3 years or after any recordable incident.

Full procedure

  1. 1Review the Forklift Recertification standard on the department portal before you begin.
  2. 2Confirm you have the required access, PPE, or tooling for the task.
  3. 3Recertify every 3 years or after any recordable incident.
  4. 4Complete each step in sequence — do not skip or reorder.
  5. 5Record completion in the system of record (log, ticket, or checklist).
  6. 6Escalate any deviation from the standard through the escalation path.
  7. 7Debrief the team lead at handoff on anything unusual.

Common mistakes & exceptions

  • Skipping the WMS/system logging step — every action must have a system record.
  • Not photographing exceptions before escalating.
  • Assuming verbal approval is enough — always capture the ticket or form ID.

Escalation path & subject matter expert

Escalate to
Training Shift Lead
Ext. 4125 · Slack #training
Subject matter expert
Priya R. — Training

Frequently asked questions

Required forms

  • Forklift Recertification Log
    TR-424

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Revision history

  1. 2025-06-11
    Version 2.0 republished by Elena Rossi.
  2. 2026-03-24
    Reviewed for annual compliance.
  3. 2024-11-04
    Initial publication.
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