National Forklift Safety Day: Free Virtual Event

"The 13th annual National Forklift Safety Day, hosted by the Industrial Truck Association, will take place on Tuesday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. EDT. Free virtual registration here: https://www.workcast.com/register?cpak=1078702148779372

National Forklift Safety Day serves as a critical platform to highlight the safe use of forklifts, the vital importance of rigorous operator training, and the necessity of daily equipment inspections.

Speakers for National Forklift Safety Day 2026, include:

Brian Feehan, President, Industrial Truck Association

Jim Mozer, ITA Chairman of the Board and Senior Vice President, Crown Equipment Corporation

David Keeling, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Carl Modesette, Director – Americas Design Center, Logisnext Americas Inc.

Bill Sims, President, The Bill Sims Company, Beyond Zero Injuries

National Forklift Safety Day is free of charge and open to anyone interested in advancing workplace safety.

The material handling landscape rapidly adopts new technologies and automated solutions, the human element remains one of our most critical assets. National Forklift Safety Day reminds us to focus on the fundamentals: comprehensive operator education and proactive daily equipment checks. Safety cannot be a secondary priority; it must be incorporated directly into the culture of every warehouse, manufacturing floor and distribution center across the country.

Join us and watch live National Forklift Safety Day on June 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM (EST) to hear from the experts on forklift safety."

Thank you,

Industrial Truck Association

www.indtrk.org