EXPERIENCED FORKLIFT TRUCK OPERATOR TRAINING

 

This workshop is based upon guidelines created by the Ministry of Labour for Industrial Forklift Truck Operator Training.  

CLASSROOM THEORY COMPONENT Morning  

Duties as stated in the Act & Industrial Regulations  Principles of safely operating a lift truck  

Pre-startup procedures

Forklift truck stability  

 

Driving hazards in your workplace

Safely handling loads

Working with electric batteries*

Changing propane tanks*

        * if used in your workplace  

PRACTICAL OPERATIONS COMPONENT Afternoon  

 

The driving skills of each participant will be evaluated by the instructor and at least one of the other participants.

 

During the evaluation phase each participant will demonstrate his/her ability to complete the variety of skills required by their regular job to safely operate a fork lift truck in your workplace.

 

TRAINING METHODS

To ensure maximum involvement participants will be encouraged to help with demonstrations and to share experiences related to the use of fork lift trucks in your workplace. Overheads will be used in the workshop.

 

The content of this workshop will be adapted to match the equipment used and the loads moved in your workplace.

 

CERTIFICATES

All successful candidates will receive a forklift truck operator certificate..

 

CLASS SIZE

Optimum number is 8 operators. Supervisors may wish to attend only the  theory component to comply with the definition of “competent” as required in the Act.

 

TRAINING DATES

Call (905) 623-7167 to schedule this training.

 

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