Lift Truck (Forklift)

Our Lift Truck Safety Course will guide you through all aspects of Forklift Safety, from Pre-Operation Inspection to Stability.

Things to consider:

• A Lift Truck is commonly known as a forklift
• Manitoba regulation requires that all operators be trained and certified by the employer
• The ONLY way for your employees to achieve OHS compliance is by taking both theory and practical training

Reference material:

• Manitoba Regulation Part 22 - Powered Mobile Equipment
• Manitoba Code of Practice - Safe Operation Powered Lift Trucks
• Federal Regulation Part 14 - Material Handling

Course Description

Lift Truck (Forklift)

Course Location: Resident and on-site

Maximum Class Size: 12 Students

Course Duration: 1 day - Classroom and Practical

This Lift truck Safety Course will guide you through all aspects of Forklift Safety, from Pre-Operation Inspection to Stability. Our comprehensive course will explain in detail what you need to know, emphasize key points and test your knowledge retention after each module.

This course has been designed to meet and exceed Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines as well as Manitoba’s Code of Practice for the Safe Operation of Powered Lift Trucks. . By completing this course you can improve your knowledge of forklift safety in the workplace.

By doing both theory and practical training the employer is doing their “Due Diligence” in compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

After successful completion of this course, you should be able to understand:

• How to safely operate various lift trucks
• How to perform daily inspections of lift trucks
• How to point out potential hazards involving lift truck operation
• How to handle loads and keep the lift truck stable

After successful completion of this course the student will be issued a certificate of completion.