Guelph Forklift Training Courses - Our forklift operator safety training has been tailored for illiteracy, thereby cutting the training time by 50%. We offer train the trainer, forklift training certification and lift-truck operator driver safety training evaluation programs offer thorough, regulation-compliant training in industrial-powered fork truck safety and operation. Lift truck pedestrian safety is also offered.
Learn with our really experienced group of professionals to be able to ensure that your staff are as well-trained as possible. Lift truck certification is delivered on site by licensed instructors with many years of experience. Individuals training will learn how to identify hazards and carry out safety inspections needed for the effective and safe use of a powered industrial lift truck.
Forklift Training Tips
The checklist below is essential for any workplace that has lift trucks on the premises. Each of these questions should be answered with "yes" if all the safety rules and regulations are being followed. A "no" to any question indicates a procedural weakness which might lead to accident, injury or damage to equipment.
1) Is the forklift operating area separated from pedestrian traffic?
2) Is pedestrian access to travel areas of the forklift restricted by barriers?
3) Are pedestrian walkways well marked and provided?
4) Are "forklift in operation" signs clearly visible?
5) There are mirrors provided at blind spots for operators and pedestrians?
6) Are alterations to daily forklift schedules communicated to all affected workers?
7) The lift truck tires being used are suitable for all operating surfaces?
8) Is the seatbelt being used?
9) Is the seat in good condition?
10) Is a regular forklift maintenance schedule followed?
11) Are annual inspections of the forklift being done?
12) Is the forklift right for the needed tasks?
13) Is there a readable load chart on the forklift?
14) Do all operators understand 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 correctly?
17) Is the operating speed control device fitted correctly?
18) The forklift overhead cage is fitted right?
19) Do the operators of the forklift have certifications to operate the equipment?
20) Warning signs and speed limits are being observed?
21) The operators have current training for the lift trucks being utilized?
22) Forklift operators understand their responsibilities to report the damage to the equipment and other lift truck accidents?
23) Prior to the machinery being used, the pre-test checklist is being reviewed each and every day?