Forklifts must be well-understood to prevent accidents during operation. During this session, participants receive a thorough introduction to all aspects of forklift usage. To confirm participants’ comprehension of course material, this session also includes a forklift driving exercise, providing workers with the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned.

Forklifts are one of the most commonly-utilized pieces of heavy machinery in a manufacturing environment and, as such, must be well-understood to prevent accidents during operation. During this session, participants receive a thorough introduction to all aspects of forklift usage, discuss proper Health and Safety protocol surrounding these machines, and analyze the impact that forklifts have on a production line.

To confirm participants’ comprehension of course material, this session also includes a forklift driving exercise, providing workers with the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned in a controlled environment and receive training certification. This course is specialized for manufacturing employees or supervisors that perform their duties using or near forklifts in a wide variety of environments and situations.

• Legal requirements surrounding forklift usage.
• Forklift-related accidents — their causes and effects.
• Hazards to proper forklift operation.
• Ensuring co-workers’ safety when using a forklift.
• Effective forklift maintenance strategies.

• Basic forklift operation protocol.
• Analysis of forklift safety practices.
• Examination of forklift components: fuel, equipment, supplemental energy sources.
• Proper forklift driving practices — maintaining balance, speed, and clearance.
• Course comprehension exercise: forklift driving evaluation.

DURATION: Two (2) Eight-Hour Sessions

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT: Virtual or In-Person Classroom

SCHEDULE: Virtual, July 4, 2023

Training is available in English.