Safe Forklift Operation
6 hours on - Onsite - Training for employees
In addition to reviewing the rules for safe driving, the goal of this operator training is to teach, among others, the different categories of forklifts depending on the workplace and to explain the center of gravity, the lifting capacity and the different sources of power.
Learning objectives
- To know the applicable regulations
- To identify hazards, to put preventive measures in place and to control the work environment to avoid and limit the risk of workplace accidents
- To respect forklift operating limits using capacity plates
- To understand what factors influence forklift stability
- To learn the rules for circulating and handling forklift loads, whether in narrow or wide aisles
- To be aware of safety measures to be taken when refueling the truck
- To know the rules to follow when lifting a worker with a forklift truck
- To understand how to read the nameplate
- To understand forklift truck inspection sheets to perform daily checks
Why take this training?
Training is mandatory according to regulations
Under workplace health and safety regulations, “a forklift must only be used by a trained operator” (art. 256.3).
Adapted to the work environment
Our operator training is offered at your business to train your employees within their normal working conditions.
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Our trainers remain available after the training to answer your questions.
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