The lift truck training certification course consists of classroom theory training and in-plant practical training. All participants must pass both the theory and practical test to be certified.
This lift truck training program is designed to meet the needs of current workforces where literacy and/or language barriers are problematic. The theory testing provides the customer with actual test questions and participant answers. This due diligence measure helps prove appropriate and necessary questions were asked and answered. If the fork truck uses propane as a fuel, participants become certified in safe handling as required by the Energy Act of Ontario.
Program Objectives:
- Learn the basic concepts to operate lift trucks in a competent manner
- Reduce the possibility of injury to yourself and others
- Reduce the possibility of damage to machinery and tooling
Program Content:
- Review of the WorkSafeBC and the legal requirement for using lifting equipment including responsibilities of the owner, supervisor and worker
- Consequences of improper use of a lift truck
- Key points of CSA B335-04 Safety Standard for Lift Trucks
- Understanding the different kinds of lift trucks (electric motor rider lift trucks, electric motor narrow aisle lift trucks, electric hand trucks, and internal combustion engine lift trucks)
- The lifting capacity of the lift trucks
- Understanding centre of gravity, the stability triangle and trapezoid and potential for lift truck flip overs.
- Safe operating practices
- Use of Controls
- Provisions for Lifting people
- Understanding lifting attachments
- Pre-shift checks of the lift truck
- Theory and practical tests
Suggested Participants For Forklift Training Lift Truck operators, supervisors, group leaders, and health & safety committee members.