Ottawa Forklift Training Courses

Ottawa Forklift Training Courses - When forklift operator safety training is customized for illiteracy, training time is lessened by 50%. Forklift training certification, lift-truck operator driver safety training evaluation, and train the trainer courses offer thorough, regulation-compliant training in industrial-powered fork truck safety and use. Lift truck pedestrian safety is provided also.

Learn with our highly experienced group of experts to be able to ensure that your employees are as well-trained as possible. Forklift certification is delivered on site by qualified instructors with numerous years of experience. Trainees would know how to spot hazards and carry out safety checks needed for the safe and efficient operation of a powered industrial lift truck.

Forklift Training Tips
It is vital that all workplaces utilizing forklifts have the checklist below or one equivalent on the premises. If all of the safety regulations are being followed, each of these questions should be answered with a "yes". A "no" to whichever question indicates a procedural flaw which could cause damage to machinery, accident or injury.

1) Is the forklift operating area separated from pedestrian traffic?
2) Is access to forklift areas by pedestrians restricted by a barrier?
3) Are pedestrian walkways well marked and provided?
4) Are "forklift in operation" signs clearly visible?
5) There are mirrors provided at blind spots for pedestrians and operators?
6) Alterations or changes to the daily forklift schedule has been communicated to employees?
7) The lift truck tires being used are suitable for all operating surfaces?
8) Is the seatbelt being used?
9) The forklift seat is in good condition?
10) The maintenance schedule of the forklift is being followed?
11) Is an annual forklift inspection and certification carried out?
12) Is the forklift right for the required tasks?
13) Does forklift has a readable load chart?
14) Do all operators know how to read the load chart?
15) The chart lists the safe lifting capacity for all attachments and their uses?
16) Do the forklift warning devices work right?
17) Is the operating speed control device fitted right?
18) Is overhead cage fitted properly on the forklift?
19) Do the operators of the forklift have certifications to use the machinery?
20) Speed limits and warning signs are being observed?
21) Are forklift operators up to date on training for all kinds of forklifts being used?
22) Do operators understand their duties to report any equipment damage and lift truck accidents?
23) Prior to the machine being operated, the pre-test checklist is being reviewed on a daily basis?

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