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Frequently Asked Questions
To get telehanlder certified, you must complete OSHA-compliant training that includes both formal instruction and a hands-on evaluation.
Here’s how the process works:
Complete the Online Training – Enroll in our Telehanlder Operator Online Certification, where you’ll learn safe operation, workplace hazards, and OSHA regulations at your own pace.
Pass the Knowledge Test – Pass the included telehandler quizzes to demonstrate your understanding of telehand;er safety and compliance requirements.
Download Your Certificate – Once you pass the quizzes, you can instantly download your telehandler training certificate as proof of completion.
Get Evaluated by Your Employer – OSHA requires a practical evaluation in your workplace. A qualified trainer/evaluator will observe you operating a telehandler to confirm your competency.
Our Telehandler Operator Online Certification makes it easy to complete the required training 100% online, helping workers and employers stay compliant with OSHA standards while streamlining the certification process.
The telehandler certification is valid for three years, as with all forklift ceritifcations. This aligned with OSHA, ANSI, CSA, and industry best-practices.
However, OSHA also requires refresher training and recertification before the three-year mark in the following cases:
Involvement in an accident or near-miss
Observed operating a telehandler unsafely
Failing an evaluation of telehandler operation
Operating a different type of telehandler than previously certified for
Workplace conditions change, affecting telehanlder operation
Once certification expires or a refresher is required, operators must complete new training and an evaluation to stay compliant.
Our Telehandler Operator Online Certification provides a quick and convenient way to renew your certification.
A telehandler (telescopic handler) is designed for rough terrain and can extend its boom forward and upward, giving it greater reach than a standard forklift. While many of the fundamentals between forklifts and telehandlers are shared, telehandler training will include some additional elements, including how to read load charts.
Yes! We offer volume discounts that can be substantial when purchasing multiple registrations. You can view the discount tiers at the top of this page.
Volume discounts are applied automatically when adding products to the shopping cart. This means that you can get an exact quote for what you’re purchasing by simply adding the number of registrations that you need to the shopping cart.
You can complete your telehandler certification training online from anywhere in the United States. There’s no need to search for a local class — our OSHA-compliant telehandler operator training can be taken entirely online at your own pace. Once you finish, you can download your certificate and wallet card instantly.
You can start assigning training immediately after signing up and making the purchase through our secure checkout form. The whole process literally takes only a few minutes.
Your workers will receive an email advising that they’ve been assigned the training, as well as login credentials and a link to the site. They can start their training immediately.
Nope. We offer an option to assign the training even if your workers do not have their own individual email addresses.
Yes! When you purchase online training and enroll your workers, you get instant access to various training management tools. This includes a real-time report that shows you worker training progress, status, completion dates, certificates, and more!
We do not send certificates in the mail. After successfully completing an online course, learners are given instant access to certificates in PDF format. Certificates can be instantly viewed, downloaded, and printed as required.
You can start your online training course immediately after signing up and making the purchase through our secure checkout form. The whole process literally takes only a few minutes.
Yes! We want you to be completely satisfied and we’re very confident that you will be. If for some reason you’re not satisfied, full refunds will be offered for up to 15 days after your purchase or until you complete your course and are issued a certificate.
Yes. Our telehandler training and certification exceeds OSHA’s knowledge component requirements under 29 CFR 1910.178 and aligns with ANSI and CSA forklift standards.
OSHA also requires workplace and equipment-specific training to ensure operators are fully competent in their job environment. This hands-on portion must be completed by employers and includes:
Practical evaluation of telehandler operation on the specific worksite.
Site-specific training on hazards and safety measures
Familiarization with specific equipment if applicable
Our Telhanlder Operator Online Certification provides the formal training and exam required by OSHA, while employers finalize the certification through the practical evaluation.
While there’s no such thing as a telehandler “license”, there is a telehandler certification.
OSHA requires that all telehandler operators in the United States be certified by receiving training and then being evaluated by their employers to ensure they are competent to safely operate telehanlders in their work environment.
The telehandler training and certification cost with WorkplaceSafety.com is extremely affordable and much less than live training centers. Our trusted and recognized OSHA telehandler certification is just $59. The training covers Class 7: Rough Terrain Forklifts, which are also refered to as telescopic handlers or “telehandlers”.
Certifying your telehandler operators with WorkplaceSafety.com is fast, simple, and OSHA-compliant. Here’s how it works:
Buy Registrations & Assign Training – Add registrations to your cart, complete the secure checkout, and assign training to your operators.
Operators Complete Online Training – Telehandler operators complete the training at their own pace at the most convenient time without disrupting operations. You can track their progress, view training reports, and print certificates as they complete the course.
Conduct Practical Evaluation – Have a manager, supervisors, or even experienced operator complete the practical evaluation using the included proactical evaluation checklist.
With WorkplaceSafety.com, you can train multiple operators, track progress, and ensure OSHA compliance—all in one place.
The telehandler certification and training course takes approximately 2 hours to complete. The course is self-paced, so this time can vary. Experienced operators typically can complete the course faster than newer operators.
To operate a telehandler in the United States, operators need to complete telehandler training that aligns with OSHA’s powered industrial truck standard.
This includes completing a telehanlder training program that covers forklift fundamentals, safety, and legislation. This training can be completed via online telehanlder training or in a classroom setting.
Then, the telehanlder operator must receive workplace and equipment-specific training on their specific equipment from the employer they will be working for. The employer must also complete a practical evaluation to confirm the operator can safely operate the equipment they’ve been trained on.
