ABCS Lift Truck (Forklift)

Lift Truck safety course is approximately 8 hours in duration and includes an instructor led presentation, practical exercises, class discussion, DVD/Video presentation, written knowledge test, and practical exam.

Content Provider

ABCS Safety Training Inc. provides the content for this course.

Pre-Requisites

Participants must be prepared with their own PPE including:  Hardhat, Safety Glasses, and Steel toed boots.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be knowledgeable and/or demonstrate proficiency in:

• Legislation and Standards

• Hazard Assessment, Elimination, and Control

• Procedures and Work Practices

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Inspecting the path of travel

• Weather Considerations

• Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD)

• Types of Lift Trucks

• Hazard Designations

• Choosing the right Lift Truck

• Lift Truck Stability (Stability Triangle)

• Load Capacity

• Determining Load Weight

• Operating the Lift Truck & Best Practices

• Load Control

• Refueling / Recharging