Forklift
Forklift
OVERVIEW
The objective of this course is to help you to become a safe lift truck operator. It’s vital for you, the people around you, and your company that safety comes first. In this combination of online theory training and an in-person practical assessment*, the aim is to reduce the risks associated with operating a forklift. The online theory has been written to comply with the requirements for theory training as outlined in both the CSA Standard B335-15, as well as the ANSI Standard B56.6.
Delivery
Instructor-led In-person and Online
Cost
Experienced: $175 + GST
Inexperienced: $290 + GST
Duration
Online: 2 hours
In-person: 4 hours
Certificate Validity
Recertification is recommended every three years.
Student requirements
If you require specific accommodation, please email info@actsafe.ca.
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Understand the basics of safe forklift operation for both internal combustion and electric lift trucks
- Identify key safety risks and perform pre-operational inspections
- Apply principles of balance, stability, and load capacity
- Operate forklifts safely in different work environments
- Handle loads correctly and respond to incidents
- Follow safe procedures for refueling and battery maintenance
Topics covered
- Lift truck fundamentals
- Principles of balance, stability, and capacity
- Importance of a pre-operational inspection and how it is performed
- Guidelines for operating lift trucks in various situations
- Techniques for safe load handling and surviving incidents
- Guidelines for refueling
- Guidelines for changing and charging industrial lift truck batteries
Certification passing requirements
Both the online theory and practical assessment must be completed in order to receive a certificate. The online theory is approximately 2 hours long and participants must get a mark of 80% to pass. Participants may repeat the theory two more times if a passing mark has not been achieved.
Steps for completion
- Register for the practical training date.
- Complete the online theory training before the practical training.
- Complete the practical training.
- Your digital certificate will be uploaded inn your STAR profile within 5-7 business days of practical training completion.
The online theory can be taken anytime from the comfort of your home or office. You will find the online theory in your STAR System profile in the HOME tab, under the “Assigned” section once you have registered for the course.
In-person Practical Assessment
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the class start time. Late arrivals will not be permitted to participate and will incur a rebooking fee of 100% of the course cost to reschedule.
Equipment Requirements
Failure to comply with the equipment requirements will result in being turned away, and a rebooking fee will be charged to reschedule.
- Do not wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, skirts, and/or dresses. These are not permitted at any time.
- Do wear steel toe boots and long pants.
- Do wear proper attire for the weather conditions.
- Do bring a picture ID.
- Do bring your own fall protection harness if possible; if not, harnesses are available at the training centre for use during the training.
