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At minimum, how often must a forklift operator's performance be evaluated?

At least every 3 years.

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  1. Every year
  2. At least every 3 years ✔
  3. Every 5 years

Why: OSHA requires an evaluation of each forklift operator's performance at least once every three years, so skills stay sharp.

Huh, didn't know that: Refresher training is also needed when an operator is assigned to a different type of truck.

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Why do forklifts hate evaluations? They always get lifted up for review.
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Answer: At least every 3 years. OSHA requires an evaluation of each forklift operator's performance at least once every three years, so skills stay sharp.

  1. 29 CFR 1910.178 Powered industrial trucks www.ecfr.gov/current/title-29/subtitle-B/chapter-XVII/part-1910/subpart-N/section-1910.178
    An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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