Forklift Operator

Course Duration: 4 hours
Cost: $185.00/person + HST

  • The Lift Truck Operator Training Program consists of a 4-hour classroom training session presented in an interactive format which covers all aspects of lift truck safety and operation. An on-site individual practical operating test will follow where unsafe or incorrect operating techniques are identified and corrected and pre-shift inspection procedures are reviewed. This program will provide the participant with the necessary knowledge to safely and correctly operate your specific class of lift truck(s) and attachment(s).

  • Current applicable legislation and guidelines

    Causes of accidents including injury and damage

    Hazard awareness

    Operator responsibility

    Pedestrian awareness

    Right-of-way

    Defensive operating

    Basic and confined area manoeuvring

    Propane Cylinder Exchange components

    Vehicle stability

    Load integrity and selection

    Dock area safety

    Truck/trailer inspection, loading/offloading

    Traveling on grades

    Pre-shift inspection and reporting procedures

    Battery charging and changing (when applicable)

  • Practical operator testing is held on-site at your facility and is scheduled following the classroom training. The operator is tested individually and put through a series of operating tasks and manoeuvrings to assess competency and safety awareness on the equipment. Pre-shift inspection and reporting procedures are also covered. Average testing time is approximately 30 minutes per operator.

  • Any individual operating a forklift.

    Any supervisor of a forklift operator.

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