This course trains participants how to become a safe and efficient forklift operator. It encompasses theory, hands-on operation, knowledge and practical evaluation.
Who Should Attend
All workers who use a forklift / lift-truck.
Forklift Operators
Warehouse staff
Freight Handlers
Learning Objectives
Recognize an employer’s responsibilities for ensuring workers are competent in operating a forklift
Differentiate types of operating hazards
List the steps involved in conducting a pre-operation inspection
Identify the overall considerations for operating a forklift
Describe the requirements for loading and unloading
Define safe use for various forklift components
Summarize basic safe operating procedures
Describe the employers’ requirements for preventing injury during forklift operation
Course Outline
Course Introduction
Related Government legislation
Forklift Training Certification Safety Video
Responsibilities of the workers, supervisors and employers
Identify various types of lift trucks
Pre-operational checks
Inspection, maintenance, and records
Lift capacity and load limitations
Fuel safety for both electric and propane equipment
Safe operating procedures
Legislative Reference
Occupational Health and Safety Act
The CSA Safety Standard for Lift Trucks (CSA-B335-15)
