Restrict forklift access with an electronic access control unit wired into the truck's ignition or start circuit. Each operator logs in with an RFID or NFC badge, a PIN or a biometric reader, and the truck starts only if that person is authorized for that truck type and their training record is current. Many units also require the pre-shift checklist to be completed before the truck moves, and lock out a truck when a critical defect is reported. Every session is tied to a named operator, so impacts and alerts can be traced to a shift and a driver.
The full guide is Forklift operator access control systems, comparing keypad, RFID and biometric options. The legal duty sits in OSHA 1910.178(l): only trained and evaluated operators may drive, and the employer must certify that training and evaluation. Access control enforces that rule at the truck; it does not replace the training, the evaluation or the records.
Check that the unit syncs authorizations with your training records, that refresher evaluation dates update automatically, and that supervisor overrides are logged. Plan for temporary staff so badges are not shared. Wiring a unit into the start circuit is a modification, so confirm compatibility with the truck manufacturer.