Is National Forklift Safety Day a real thing?
Official observance
Yes. National Forklift Safety Day is held each June by the Industrial Truck Association to spotlight safe forklift operation and operator training — a major focus of OSHA's powered-industrial-truck standard, which requires operators to be trained, evaluated, and certified.
Wednesday, June 9, 2027in 343 daysWho it applies to
Warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, and any operation that uses powered industrial trucks. OSHA requires forklift operators to be trained, evaluated, and certified.
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Last verified Saturday, June 13, 2026 · General information for employers and HR teams, not legal advice.
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