Forklift Operator Summary

Governments are implementing more stringent occupational health and safety regulations relating to forklift operation. Forklift training and certification is good method for ensuring forklift safety in the workplace.

We offer on-site forklift training all over the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
 

There are two type of forklift operator courses:

• New Operator Forklift Training - it takes 8 hours for the theory portion of the training and 30 minutes/person for the practical assessment.
• Operator Forklift Training Refresher - it takes 4 hours for the theory portion of the training and 30 minutes/person for the practical assessment.

Forklift training is not just learning to drive a forklift but also all of the required skills to manage all aspects of a forklift operation.  During the Theory portion of the course, you will learn:

• Applicable legislation from the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Industrial Regulations
• Workplace Specific Hazard Identification
• Pedestrian Awareness
• Principles of Stability
• Safe Operation
• Pre-shift InspectionFuel Source
• Propane Testing
• There will be a written test at the end of the course

During the practical portion of the course, you must:

• Demonstrate pre-shift inspection, good control of equipment, proper load handling at all levels, awareness of pedestrians and obstacles and appropriate re-fuelling/re-charging procedures
• Practical skills assessment of approximately 30 minutes per person is required on each class of truck