Ontario Forklift Training School

Ontario Forklift Training School - Forklift Training School - Industry and federal regulators have established the criteria for forklift safety training based on their current standards and regulations. Those wanting to operate a forklift must finish a forklift training program prior to making use of one of these equipment. The accredited Forklift Operator Training Program is designed to provide trainees with the knowledge and practical skills to become a forklift operator.

Mobile Equipment and Vehicle safety rules which apply to forklift use include pre-shift inspections, and rules for loading and lifting.

An inspection checklist should be completed and given to the supervising authority prior to starting a shift. When a maintenance problem is uncovered, the use of the particular machine should be stopped until the problem has been addressed. To indicate the machine is out of order, the keys need to be removed from the ignition and a warning tag placed in a visible location.

Loading safety rules consist of checking the forklift nameplate's rating capacity and knowing if the load weight falls within capacity. The forklift forks must be in the down position when the forklift is starting up. Don't forget that there is a loss of around 100 pounds carrying capacity for every inch further away from the carriage which the load is carried.

Lifting must begin with the driver moving to a stopped position about three inches away from the load. The mast must then be leveled until it has reached a right angle with the load. Raise the forks to an inch beneath the slot on the pallet and drive forward. Then lift forks four inches. Tilt back the load to be able to secure it for moving. Drive the lift backwards if the load obscures frontal vision. Check behind and honk in order to alert other employees. Never allow forks to drag on the ground.

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