Forklift Course Pre-requisites
Student must be at least 16 years of age, have a thorough understanding of both written and spoken English, wear CSA approved safety boots, and have valid picture ID (Driver’s License or BC ID). If a student does not have CSA approved safety boots, we have a variety of sizes they can use while at the course. Safety is Important to Us!
Target Audience
Novice or Experienced Operators. Site Specific and On Site Training Available.
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend Forklift Training Fundamentals and Regulations
- Understand Safe Operating Procedures and Eliminating Potential Hazards
- Identify Forklift Components and their Functions
- Understand Forklift Stability Characteristics, Limitations, Inspection, and Care
- Understand Methods to Perform Safe Loading, Unloading and Stacking Procedures
Topics
- WorkSafeBC Rules, Regulations and Requirements
- Forklift Classifications (1, 4, 5)
- Required Safety Features
- Forklift Components and their Functions
- Pre-Shift Inspections
- Stability Characteristics
- Operator Control
- Steering, Maneuvering and Travel
- Shutdown Procedures
- Flammable and Re-Fueling Hazards
- Battery Maintenance Hazards
- Overall Safety, Maintenance and Care of the Machine
Required Time
- 8 Hour Course – Theory and Practical
- Re-Certification Dependent on Class Size 4 Hours (approx.)
Skills & Knowledge
- Theory (Require 80% for Pass
- Student Demonstration (Require 80% for Pass)
Understand the Following
- Rules, Regulations and Standards Governing Operations of a Forklift
- Understand the Forklift Components and their Functions
- Manuevering and Steering Characteristics and Capabilities
- Forklift Stability and the Forces that Can Affect the Overall Stability of the Unit
- Complete and Document a Pre-Shift Inspection
- Operational and Driving Hazards
- Battery Maintenance and Care Precautions (Electric Unit)
- Re-Fueling Precautions (I.C. Unit)
- Overall Care and Maintenance
Delivery Method for this Training is Divided Into
- Theory – Manuals, Powerpoint, and Videos
- Practical – Student Demonstration and Assessment
This Course Follows WorkSafeBC Regulations and the Occupational Health & Safety Regulations (OHSR). Also, Including Canadian Standard Association (CSA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Visit WorkSafeBC.com