Burlington Forklift Training Courses - Our forklift operator safety training has been tailored for illiteracy, thus cutting the training time in half. We provide train the trainer, forklift training certification and lift-truck operator driver safety training evaluation programs offer regulation-compliant, thorough training in industrial-powered fork truck operation and safety. Lift truck pedestrian safety is also offered.
Learn with our really skilled group of professionals to ensure that your workers are as well-trained as possible. Forklift certification is delivered on site by certified instructors with many years of practice. People training will know how to spot hazards and carry out safety checks necessary for the effective and safe use of a powered industrial lift truck.
Forklift Training Guidelines
It is essential that all workplaces making use of forklifts have the following checklist or one equivalent on the premises. If all of the safety regulations are being followed, each of these questions should be answered with a "yes". A "no" to any question indicates a procedural weakness which may result in damage to equipment, accident or injury.
1) Is the traffic of the pedestrians separate from the operating are of the forklift?
2) Is pedestrian access to travel areas of the forklift restricted by barriers?
3) The pedestrian walkways well-marked?
4) Are "forklift in operation" signs visibly clear?
5) Are mirrors for drivers and pedestrians provided at blind spots?
6) Alterations or changes to the daily forklift schedule has been communicated to employees?
7) Are lift truck tires suitable for use on all operating surfaces?
8) Is the seatbelt being used?
9) The forklift seat is in good condition?
10) Is a regular forklift maintenance schedule followed?
11) Are annual checks of the forklift being done?
12) Is the forklift right for the required job?
13) Is there a load chart that is readable on the forklift?
14) Can the operators read and understand the load chart?
15) Does the chart list the safe capacity for different uses and attachments?
16) Do the forklift warning devices work correctly?
17) The speed operating control device is secured right?
18) Is overhead cage fitted properly on the lift truck?
19) Have all forklift operators acquired certification?
20) Are warning signs and speed limits being observed?
21) Are forklift operators up to date on training for all kinds of lift trucks being utilized?
22) Forklift operators know their duties to report the damage to the equipment and other forklift incidences?
23) Prior to the equipment being used, the pre-test checklist is being reviewed each day?