FORKLIFT TRUCK OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING
The current legislation by the Ministry of Labour of Ontario requires that all operators of lift trucks must be “competent” operators. A “competent” operator should understand:
- The sections of the OHSA and regulations applicable to the work;
- The hazards associated with the work, including the principles of operation and features of the lift truck, workplace conditions and environment, and activities that pose actual or potential danger to health and safety in the workplace;
- The manufacturer’s specifications as they relate to the safe operation and load handling for the class or type of truck that is to be operated; and
- The workplace-specific procedures and practices that have been established for ensuring worker safety.
Lakeland Occupational Health and Safety Group’s Lift Truck Operator Safety Training course meets the requirements of the Ministry of Labour and CSA standard B335.
COURSE LENGTH
This course consists of a 4-hour classroom theory session to be followed by a practical driving test. It is preferable that the practical portion be completed at each participant’s workplace or worksite, scheduled soon after completion of the theory portion of the course.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
- Workbook
- Legislation
– Occupational Health and Safety Act
– Reg. 213/91, Construction Projects
– R.O. 851, Industrial Establishments - CSA Standards
- Best Practices
- Case Studies
- Written Evaluation
- Practical Evaluation
- Wallet Card / Certification
LEARNING FOCUSES
- Identifying Lift Truck features and classifications
– Focus is mainly on Classes 1, 4 and 5 Counterbalance fork lifts - Hazard Identification
- Discussing hazard controls
- Understanding principles of stability
- Understanding capacity and load centres
- Reviewing safe work practices
- Discussing and performing preoperational checks
- Relevant legislation and standards
Following successful completion of the course, participants receive proof-of-training wallet cards and the paperwork completed during their practical evaluation including the skills they displayed in order to prove competence. Upon request, employers receive a record of training, and attendance signatures, as well as copies of practical test paperwork and wallet cards.
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