Lift Truck Operator Training Program

Participants should be familiar with the in-house equipment, work area, and equipment in the client’s shop

Computer, projector, screen, flipchart or whiteboard

Clear area in the shop for vehicle hand-on demonstration

One of each type of lift truck being used

Horseshoe with front table

None

Objectives:

All employees will be aware of the approved policies, their basic contents and where to find them for reference.
Participants will be aware of the need for risk assessment associated with their jobs prior to operating a lift truck.
All participants will be familiar with the equipment and procedures and will demonstrate safe techniques in inspecting and operating a lift truck.
All participants will be familiar with the equipment and procedures for re-fuelling or re-charging lift trucks, including the hazards and proper handling of propane and batteries.

To provide employees with an overview of the role, responsibilities, rights and obligations contained in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the regulations regarding lift truck operation.
To provide an overview of the policy and programs of the employer that relates to lift trucks.
To instruct operators in the proper care, use and inspection of lift trucks.
To have participants demonstrate a proper inspection and use of a lift truck on client-provided equipment.

Lift Truck Operator

Time Allocation	Program Element	Materials & Methods	Evaluation
5 Minutes	Introduction and objectives	Lecture
10 Minutes	Overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act – Duties of workplace parties – Worker rights – Penalties for non-compliance	Ppt Flipchart / whiteboard	Discussion
10 Minutes	Ontario regulations and the CSA standard
5 Minutes	Accident causes, awareness and case studies	Ppt	Discussion
10 Minutes	Vehicle types and components	Ppt
20 Minutes	Vehicle physics – Centre of gravity – Capacity – Lateral and longitudinal stability – Operating at height	Ppt & handout	Discussion & input
15 Minutes	Load centres, attachments and vehicle capacity	Ppt	Discussion
10 Minutes	Safe operating procedures trucks and ramps	Ppt	Discussion
15 Minutes	Equipment inspection – Manual – Pre-use visual and operational inspection – Annual check decal – Hazard decals and capacity limits	Ppt
	Power sources – Internal combustion – – Gas and diesel – – Propane – Battery operated	Ppt	Discussion
10 Minutes	Quiz	Quiz	Quiz
	Break and hands-on setup
As necessary	Practical with hands-on client equipment -demonstrate proper inspection and operation of in-house equipment	In-house Equipment	Participation & demonstration
Total	2 hours in class + practical for each participant

To order your course or to simply learn more through a conversation with us please feel free to call us at (905) 821-8928.