Quick facts
| Who enforces in California | Cal/OSHA (state plan) — OSHA State Plans |
|---|---|
| Rule that applies | Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3668, Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training — formal instruction, practical training and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. |
| Nearest listed office | Cal/OSHA Los Angeles district office (also Long Beach, Van Nuys, Monrovia, Santa Ana) (official list) |
| Local jobs | 22,170 operators, mean $23.81/hr, Los Angeles metro (BLS, May 2025) |
| Where | Online, available to workers and employers in Los Angeles. No local classroom or office. |
| Price | $69 per operator; team seats $49, $45, $42, $39 or $35 by volume |
| Certificate | Same day after you pass the final exam |
| Wallet card | Printed and mailed to you |
| Spanish | Yes — full course, exam and certificate. Página en español |
What are the forklift rules in Los Angeles?
Cal/OSHA enforces workplace safety for private and public employers in California under an OSHA-approved state plan (OSHA State Plans).
Cal/OSHA Title 8 §3668, Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training — formal instruction, practical training and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.
Under Title 8 §3668, each operator's performance must be evaluated at least once every three years.
The employer certifies the training and evaluation, and the certification includes the operator's name, the training date, the evaluation date and the name of the person who trained or evaluated (Title 8 §3668).
What is specific to Los Angeles?
Los Angeles forklift training falls under Cal/OSHA, which lists district offices in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Van Nuys, Monrovia and Santa Ana. The rule is Title 8 §3668, California's own powered industrial truck operator training standard.
The Los Angeles metro area employs about 22,170 industrial truck and tractor operators, with a mean wage of $23.81 an hour (BLS May 2025).
Source for the job figures: BLS OEWS, May 2025, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators (53-7051).
How do you get forklift certified in Los Angeles?
OSHA says employers "must certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated," and that formal instruction may include "interactive computer learning" (OSHA eTool). That is how the four steps below fit together for Los Angeles operators.
- 1. Take the online course: formal instruction on forklift classes 1–6, stability, loads, inspections and site hazards, at your own pace, in English or Spanish.
- 2. Pass the final exam: free retakes, and a digital certificate the same day you pass.
- 3. Complete the hands-on evaluation with your employer, on the trucks and at the site where you will work. We provide the evaluation form.
- 4. Your employer certifies the training and evaluation; your wallet card arrives by mail.
How can Los Angeles employers train a team?
Los Angeles employers can buy team seats at $49, $45, $42, $39 or $35 per seat depending on volume, assign workers from an employer dashboard, and track self-paced progress, exam results and certificates in one place.
Crews can take the course in Spanish or English, and the employer dashboard keeps records you can download. The employer still conducts and documents the hands-on evaluation at your site.
Start forklift training online
Self-paced forklift operator training for classes 1–6 is $69 per operator, with team pricing from $49 per seat at 50+ seats. Pay with just your email, sign in, and start in minutes.