Course details and objectives

References: 
Legislation - CSA B335-15

 

Who needs this training?
It is a requirement for anyone who will be operating a Forklift.

Type of forklift licences:

Class 1: Electric counterbalanced forklift

Class 2: Electric Narrow Aisle forklift

Class 3: Pallett lift either electric or hand

Class 4: Propane or gaz counterbalanced forklift - Cushion Tire

Class 5: Propane or gaz counterbalanced forklift - Pneumatic Tire

Class 7: Rough Terrain Forklift, including the telehandler

Class6: Engine tractor (electric or propane/gaz)

 

Course outline: 
LaborTek Safety Training offers three types of forklift training at different levels; Experienced, Refresher, and New Operator. Experienced drivers and Refresher don’t go through the hands-on training.

1. Legislation.

2. Lift truck features.

3. Safety equipment.

4. Stability.

5. Capacity and plate location.

6. Pre-operational inspection.

7. Start-up.

8. Traveling with and without a load.

9. Pedestrians.

10. Load selection, load pick up and placement.

11. Stacking and de-stacking.

12. Docks, trucks and rail cars.

13. Ramps and grades.

14. Elevators.

15. Workplace hazards.

16. Shut down.

17. Refueling and/or Charging.

 

Duration: 8 hours.
Language options: English and French.