ForkLift Operator Training
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- Online
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Forklift accidents are more common than people think and can happen in the blink of an eye. Below are reason why incidents may occur:
- Driving with the load elevated
- Improper backing up, turning, braking or accelerating
- Improper warnings and poor communication during shared tasks
- Narrow passages, obstacles, poor surface conditions
- Inadequate servicing of the forklift
- Horseplay, stunt driving, jerky, erratic driving
Through proper training and hazard assessments, these occurrences can be avoided.
The Forklift Training course is intended for participants who are new to the trade or an experienced operator looking for re-certification to sharpen their skills.
In-class Forklift Operator Training in BC
This Class 1, 4 and 5 Counterbalanced Forklift course is approximately 4 hours of theory plus practical. The course includes an instructor led PowerPoint presentation, videos, class exercises, multiple choice test, inspection, function test and operation of a counterbalanced forklift. Call today to discuss onsite group classes.
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The learning objective of the Counterbalanced Forklift Course is to ensure students demonstrate and understand the following:
- Counterbalanced Forklift Basics
- Counterbalanced Forklift Limitations
- Hazard Assessment and Controls
- Legislation and Standards
- Pre-Use Inspection of a Counterbalanced Forklift
- Safe Operation of a Counterbalanced Forklift
- Industrial Lift Truck (Forklift) - Standard Referenced CSA-B335-15
Online Forklift Operator Training in BC
With thousands of lift truck related injuries and fatalities occurring each year, this online Counterbalanced Forklifts course aims to reduce the risks related to sit-down, vertical mast forklifts by teaching you how to become a safe lift truck operator.
For a complete list of topics covered click here.
- The need to reduce risk to people, products, and property
- Lift truck fundamentals, including components and their functions
- The principles of balance, stability, and capacity
- The importance of a pre-operational inspection
- The procedures for completing both a visual and operational inspection
- How to safely enter, exit, and operate lift trucks
- How to operate lift trucks around pedestrians
- Guidelines for parking a lift truck
- Safe methods for picking up, moving, and deploying loads
- Procedures for surviving incidents
- Safe procedures for fueling gasoline and diesel powered lift trucks
- Safe procedures for replacing liquid petroleum tanks
- The proper methods for changing, charging, and adding water to industrial batteries
- Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Blended Forklift Operator Training in BC
This blended course is designed for your convenience.
Get Online Forklift Certification
An online forklift certification course lets you learn from home or work with ease. You open the lesson, watch short guides, and answer quick checks. You move step by step and build skill with each task. Learners join because it saves time, fits busy days, and keeps ideas clear. You do not wait for a class date. You start now, learn at your own pace, and finish with proof of skill. The course shows safe moves, right lifts, and smart checks. Many people choose this path to gain work quickly and show care for site safety.
Training Offered
In-class
On-Site
On-Line
Blended