This class will provide participants with the information needed to understand how a lift truck operates, stability principals and safe operating procedures. The course is designed in accordance with CSA B335-04 Safety Standard for Lift Trucks and the Ministry of Labour Guideline for Safe Operation of a Lift Truck. In order to receive a Certificate of Competence, a passing grade must be obtained on a written test in class, and a practical skills evaluation performed at the worker's place of employment. The CSA standard recommends retraining every 3 years, and repeating a practical evaluation at 18 months.

Legislation

Regulation 851, Industrial Establishments states that:
"51(2) A lifting device shall be operated, only by:

• a competent person, or
• a worker being instructed, who is accompanied by a competent person

Agenda

• Regulatory Overview
• Hazard Identification
• Pre Operational Inspection
• Stability Triangle / Trapezoid
• Safe Operating Procedures
• Fuelling – Electric and Propane

Following the theory segment of this program, a hands-on evaluation is required to complete certification. Hands-on evaluations must be completed within 90 days of the theory segment and should not be scheduled until the participant has a minimum 8 hours of operating experience on the relevant equipment.