Fork Truck Training and Safety Requirements

UNE operates fork trucks in several departments across campus. Any employee who operates a fork truck must be trained and licensed through the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) department.

Key requirements include:

  • Fork truck training and licensing are required before operating any equipment.
  • UNE EHS contracts this training through an approved external vendor.
  • Operators must be trained and certified every three years.
  • The training covers maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of powered industrial trucks.
  • To receive a license, employees must successfully complete both a written test and a driving test.

For more information or to begin the process, please contact EHS.