LIFT TRUCK THEORY AND PRACTICAL

What is Lift Truck Theory & Practical?

This practical course will ensure employee safety and minimize workplace accidents. Designed for all levels of experience in lift truck driving.

The Ontario Ministry of Labour regulates workplaces operating forklifts under The Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Employers must ensure that lift truck operators and supervisors are properly trained in operations, hazard identification, procedures for maintenance and repair, facility design and proper lift selection.

A knowledge test of 3 hours theory and 1 hour practical (in forklift), will be completed in order to receive a certificate.

In class training for operators and supervisors, 4 hour training session. $130 per person. Group discounts available.

Topics Covered Include:

• Pre-shift inspection and daily check procedures
• Forklift operation, basic principles
• Recognition of workplace hazards
• Lift truck design/ operation (stability triangle)
• Forklift physics, counter balance, weights, etc.
• Relevant provincial and federal legislation and guidelines (C.S.A.,M.O.L.)
• Accident/ Incident reporting
• Pedestrian awareness
• Forklift maintenance
• Refuelling and recharging