edward t you are correct. "Hands on" training is required. However, forklift related injuries and damage to assets can still occur. The goal of a forklift simulator is to prepare an operator in a safe, realistic environment, while reducing accidents and reinforcing proper forklift operation.

If you were a company that trained many operators per year, why wouldn't you want: 1) a low-cost simulator that was developed with NIOSH support, 2) training modules based on OSHA standards 3) the ability to train a greater number of operators at any given time without risking lives or property 4) a highly customizable, physics enabled environment that can mimic any scene or scenario.

You are correct that it is not necessary, but there are many benefits, especially to a company that trains many operators per year.

Check out the website in my signature to see what I mean.