Ontario Counterbalance Forklift License

Ontario Counterbalance Forklift License - When operated by fully trained operators, forklifts could become a major advantage for companies and firms. We could provide your employees a thorough training program that includes all factors of operating a powered lift machinery. Counterbalance forklift training offers forklift operators with the practical skill sand knowledge required in order to operate forklifts efficiently and safely. The program offers a combination of classroom theory, hands-on training and participant observation within a warehouse-type atmosphere. Training could be on site and/or customized.

The course goes through the lift truck fundamentals, rules and regulations, parts, factors affecting stability and load centres. Procedures regarding the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to circle checks, startup, shutdown, forward/reverse on level ground, and operating around other people. Load handling subject matters include selection of loads, load pickup and placements, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers. People participating would learn operational maintenance procedures, like recharging and refueling. Workplace safety issues would be talked about. People participating would learn about the environmental conditions affecting lift truck performance and be able to recognize potential dangers. Advanced training on propane handling can be incorporated.

Employees and their employers can face penalties if they do not operate based on national and industry standards. Employees operating a counterbalance forklift must be knowledgeable regarding the safe operation guidelines of their forklift. Training is recommended for anyone applying for work that needs forklift operation.

Inside our personalized small classes, we offer both hands-on training and in-class theory. The options for personalized training will comprise refresher or entry level courses.

Entry-level Course Outline:
For anybody entering the workforce as a counterbalance forklift operator, this training course is for you. The successful student must pass a series of practical and written tests in order to finish the program. Subject matter consists of: fundamentals of powered lift trucks; general operating procedures; load handling; operational maintenance; basic rules and regulations, workplace safety.

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