Alberta Forklift Training Courses

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

Learn with our highly experienced group of professionals to make certain that your employees are as well-trained as possible. Forklift certification is delivered on site by licensed instructors with numerous years of practice. Trainees will know how to recognize hazards and carry out safety inspections necessary for the safe and efficient use of a powered industrial lift truck.

Forklift Training Tips
It is vital that all workplaces making use of forklifts have the following checklist or one equivalent on the premises. If all of the safety rules are being followed, each of these questions must be answered with a "yes". A "no" to any question indicates a procedural weakness which can lead to injury, damage to machinery or accident.

1) Is the operating area of the forklift separate from the traffic of pedestrians?
2) Is access to forklift areas by pedestrians restricted by a barrier?
3) Are pedestrian walkways well marked and provided?
4) A sign is clearly visible stating a "forklift in operation"?
5) There are mirrors provided at blind spots for pedestrians and operators?
6) Are changes to daily forklift schedules communicated to all affected workers?
7) The lift truck tires being utilized are suitable for all operating surfaces?
8) Lift truck seatbelt is being used?
9) The seat of the forklift is in good condition?
10) The maintenance schedule of the forklift is being followed?
11) Is a yearly forklift certification and inspection done?
12) Is the type of forklift appropriate for the tasks?
13) Is there a readable load chart on the forklift?
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 properly?
17) The speed operating control device is secured right?
18) The forklift overhead cage is fitted correctly?
19) Have all lift truck operators obtained certification?
20) Are warning signs and speed limits being observed?
21) Are forklift operators up to date on training for all types of lift trucks being utilized?
22) Forklift operators understand their duties to report the damage to the machinery and other forklift incidences?
23) Is the pre-test checklist reviewed daily prior to the machine being operated?

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