1-A Forklift Operator Competence Training

Up to 6 hrs  - Max 10 Participants

Intended for operators with at least one or more years of experience: (Operators who have not had formal training, but learned on-the-job or operators who received formal training three or more years ago.  

Training is classroom-based, reviewing the safe and correct operating procedures and applicable legislated requirements). As operators are already considered experienced in the actual operation of the lifting equipment, practical instruction is expected to be minimized. Regardless of length of experience, our instructor will test the operators to confirm that they have sufficient practical knowledge and skills and understand critical operational elements.  

It is designed to provide the student with the knowledge necessary to safely operate lifting equipment, as a “competent person” (as defined in Section 1 of the OHSA). This knowledge is referenced to that identified in the Ontario’s Ministry of Labour Guideline for Safe Operation of Powered Lift Trucks and current CSA guidelines.

Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have the knowledge to ensure the safe operation of powered lifting equipment.

The student will be able to:

1. Understand related legislative requirements (applicable sections of the Act and Industrial Regulations;
2. Understand the various features of the Lifting equipment, including the manufacturer’s specifications as to the equipment’s lifting capacity and safe load handling;
3. Understand the various hazards in the workplace (dangerous activities and conditions, and the hazards associated with the operation of the equipment;
4. Know:   
   
   1. What is required to carry out a pre-operational (circle) check
   2. What is required to shut down/park the equipment
   3. What is required during the general operation of the lifting equipment (stopping, starting, turning, driving forward and in reverse, parking)
   4. What is required to operate safely around personnel
5. Understand:
   
   1. Load Handling requirements:
   2. Selection of loads
   3. Load pick up and placement
   4. Factors affecting stability (vertical, longitudinal and lateral)
   5. Load security and integrity
   6. Stacking and de-stacking
   7. Personnel lifting, lowering and supporting
   8. Loading and unloading of trucks/transport vehicles
6. Understand Operational Maintenance, refueling and recharging
7. Understand:
   
   1. Emergency procedures (Use of fire extinguisher) and
   2. Workplace procedures and practices (Workplace-specific rules and procedures)

1-B  FORKLIFT SAFETY:     

Operators with some experience (less than one year): up to 8 hrs – Max. 6 Participants
(Operators who have not had formal training, but learned on-the-job)

Training involves:    

• 4 to 6 hours of theory based on outline of 1-A above; and up to 4 hours of Practical sessions (will vary in length, depending on the type of equipment, number of participants and individual operator’s skills).

Learning Outcome: (As per 1-A above)

1-C  Operators with no experience: up to 16 hours - Max. 6 Participants

Training involves:    

• 6 to 8 hours of theory based on outline of 1-A above; and up to 8 hours of Practical sessions (will vary in length, depending on the type of equipment, number of participants and individual operator’s skills).

Learning Outcome: (As per 1-A above)

LOGISTICS

The Training takes place on client’s premises. The assigned training area will need to be equipped with tables and chairs to accommodate 6 to 10 participants (as required by selected course). Training equipment, such as Flip Chart/White Board and Audio/Video will be discussed with client as to availability/requirement at time of scheduling course. At least one fork lift truck and 10 empty pallets, within an isolated area of your plant, to be made available for practical instruction.