Forklift Operator

Our Forklift Operator course has been developed for those with an occupational requirement to be trained to safely undertake work activities that involve the operation of a Forklift.

The goal of this course is to help you understand what a forklift operator responsibilities are and how to manage those responsibilities to protect your health and safety and your co-workers.

This Forklift Operator course will also establish an understanding of the statutory requirements of the federal COHS, Provincial and Territorial OH&S legislations.

We will achieve this through discussion, by participating in skills practice. This course will provide the participant with the necessary knowledge regarding:

• Forklift Features & Safety Equipment.

• Stability, Capacity Plate.

• Pre-Operational Inspection.

• Pedestrians.

• Start-up, Shut-down.

• Travelling, with and without a load.

• Load Handling.

• Ramps & Grades.

• Workplace Specific Hazards.

• Refueling & Recharging.

What You Will Need

It is recommended that you bring the following safety wear Safety Vest, Glove, Steel Toe Boots, Hard Hat.