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The main causes of forklift injuries are overturns, pedestrian collisions, falling loads, and crushing incidents, often resulting from operator error, lack of training, and poor workplace practices.

A forklift can enter a 26 ft box truck, but only if the truck has a reinforced floor, is properly supported at the dock with landing gear down, and the entry height provides at least 2 inches of clearance above the forklift.

Forklift certification typically takes one to two days to complete, though online courses can sometimes be finished in as little as 90 minutes to 4 hours.

In the United States, you must be at least 18 years old to legally operate a forklift. OSHA and federal labor laws classify forklift operation as a hazardous occupation, prohibiting anyone under 18 from operating powered industrial trucks in most non-agricultural jobs.

To get forklift certified, you must complete a three-step process compliant with OSHA standards: formal instruction (often online), hands-on training on specific equipment, and a performance evaluation by your employer.