Forklift Safety | Native Education & Training College of Business, Healthcare, Human Service & Technology

Native Education & Training College
Of Business, Healthcare,
Human Services & Technology

147 McIntyre St. W., Suite 101, North Bay, ON P1B 2Y5
Toll Free: 1.800.267.2577 Fax: 705.497.7839
Website: www.nativetc.com

Operating a forklift requires good control of the risks related to driving the vehicle, such as those related to handling loads or to the work environment. This is just as important for the operator as it is for those around him. This training covers fundamental principles for the safe and compliant operation of a forklift.

Target Audience

All workers who operate forklifts.

Objectives

• Differentiate between handling a forklift and an average car

• Identify the most common forklift accidents

• Describe steps for refueling / recharging batteries

• Describe the center of gravity and stability triangle

• Describe load capacity and the load center

• Describe forklift pre-operation inspections

• Describe safety guidelines and best practices for forklift operation

Course Content

• Types of accidents

• Types of powered industrial trucks

• Engine operation

• Refueling & recharging batteries

• Center of gravity & stability triangle

• Load capacity and load center

• Daily vehicle pre-inspection

• Forklift instrumentation and controls

• Notice surroundings and obstacles

• Loads: Arranging, picking up and lowering

• Load height

• Driving: Speed, turns, inclines

• Narrow aisles

• Attachment types and lifting platforms

• Shipping containers

• Stand-up reach trucks and order pickers

• Working near people

• Parking

• Operator safety

Educational Approach

Training based on high-quality, realistic 3D simulations that allow learners to clearly visualize risk situations and applicable solutions. Many interactions are included throughout the course to ensure the learners’ participation and understanding.

Duration: 45 minutes

Evaluation: Built-in exam

Passing Score: 85%

Price: $49.95

Notes

Internet connection, computer speakers or headphones required.

The duration of the training is a general indication and may vary from one person to another.

This training is recognized by the following client corporations:

Agropur

Aluminerie Alouette

ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada

Arconic

Arrimage Québec

Cargill

Elkem Métal Canada Inc.

ELYSIS

Exceldor Coopérative

Finkl Steel

General

Glencore – Mine Raglan

IOC Labrador

IOC Sept-Îles

Kruger

Prinoth

Quebec Iron Ore inc. (Minerai de fer Québec inc.)

Rio Tinto – 2028 Mellon

Rio Tinto – Alma

Rio Tinto – Beauharnois

Rio Tinto – Complexe Jonquière

Rio Tinto – CRDA

Rio Tinto – Dubuc

Rio Tinto – Grande-Baie

Rio Tinto – Installations Portuaires

Rio Tinto – Laterrière

Rio Tinto – Énergie Électrique/Manoir

Rio Tinto Aluminum

SFP Pointe-Noire

Stornoway

Tafisa Canada

WestRock

Woodstock