Safe Operation of a Lift Truck Ontario

Course Length - 8 Hours

Lift Trucks and mobile equipment accidents are preventable and unacceptable. Their widespread use requires that individuals working on and around forklifts recognize hazards associated with the equipment and the environment in which they are operated. Our Safe Operation of a Lift Truck program is designed in accordance with CSA B335-04 Safety Standard for Lift Trucks.

In order to receive a Certificate of Competency, the participant must achieve a passing grade on the written in-class test and the practical skills evaluation. The practical skills evaluation is to be performed at the workers place of employment.

The course is broken down into the following content modules:

• Hazard Identification
• Competency and General Responsibilities
• Stability Principles
• Pre-Operational Checks
• Safe Operating Procedures
• Fuel Sources
• Question and Answer

Course Material:

Participant manual, test, record of attendance and wallet card

Legislative Reference:

Ont. Reg. 851 – Industrial Establishments s. 51(2)

Ont. Reg. 213/91 Construction Projects 96. (1)

51.(2) A lifting device shall be operated,

(a) only by

(i) a competent person; or

(ii) a worker being instructed who is accompanied by a competent person

Upon completion of the theory portion of the program a hands on practical evaluation is required to complete certification. A $75 charge per participant applies for the hands-on evaluation per visit. Hands-on evaluations must be completed within 90 days.