Working on construction sites, lumber yards, or outdoor job sites often requires specialized equipment. If your work involves operating a rough terrain forklift, OSHA requires you to be trained and certified. This guide explains exactly how to get a rough terrain forklift certification—step by step.
For a complete overview of forklift training, see our Forklift Certification Guide: The Complete Resource.
A rough terrain forklift—also known as an all-terrain or variable reach forklift—is designed to operate on uneven ground, steep grades, gravel, and outdoor construction environments. These machines fall under OSHA Class VII, which requires specific training beyond what’s covered in a standard warehouse forklift certification.
Rough terrain forklifts are commonly used in:
For general forklift certification details, check out Train & Certify.
Yes. OSHA requires operators to be trained and evaluated on the specific type of forklift they will use. If your job involves rough terrain forklifts, you must receive certification specific to Class VII trucks.
The good news? With US Forklift Certification, you can complete the formal instruction online, then perform the hands-on evaluation on the actual rough terrain forklift at your job site.
Your rough terrain forklift certification is valid for three years. After that, you’ll need a renewal, which is quick and easy with US Forklift Certification.
If you change job sites or begin using a new type of forklift, OSHA requires additional training and evaluation specific to the equipment you’ll be operating.
Get started now with our Rough Terrain Forklift Certification and meet OSHA requirements today.