Coquitlam Forklift Training Courses

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

We have a highly experienced group of professional trainers to make sure that your employees are trained well. The certification is delivered on site by one of our certified instructors. Trainees will learn how to recognize possible dangers and carry out safety inspections needed for the safe and efficient operation of a powered industrial lift truck.

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

1) Is the pedestrian traffic separated from the forklift working area?
2) Is access to forklift areas by pedestrians restricted by a barrier?
3) The walkways for pedestrians are well-marked?
4) A sign is visibly clear stating a "lift truck in operation"?
5) Are mirrors for pedestrians and drivers provided at blind spots?
6) Are changes to daily lift truck schedules communicated to all affected workers?
7) The forklift tires being utilized are suitable for all operating surfaces?
8) Is the seatbelt being used?
9) The seat of the forklift is in good condition?
10) The maintenance schedule of the forklift is being followed?
11) Are yearly inspections of the forklift being carried out?
12) Is the forklift right for the required tasks?
13) Is there a load chart that is readable on the forklift?
14) Can the operators read and understand the load chart?
15) The chart lists the safe lifting capacity for all attachments and their uses?
16) Are the warning devices on the forklift working properly?
17) Is the operating speed control device fitted properly?
18) Is overhead cage fitted properly on the forklift?
19) Have all lift truck operators obtained certification?
20) Are speed limits and warning signs being observed?
21) Are forklift operators up to date on training for all types of forklifts being used?
22) Forklift operators understand their duties to report the damage to the equipment and other forklift accidents?
23) Is the pre-test checklist reviewed each day prior to the machine being operated?

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