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.