LIFT TRUCK
Duration: 6hrs.
This Lift Truck course discusses the hazards associated with operating lift trucks. Hazards reviewed include equipment, material, environmental and process hazards. The course is as per CSA-B335-4 and also includes propane handling.
This course includes a practical portion and is conducted at the client's location.
Course Outline
- CSA B335, Safety standard for lift trucks;
- OHSA Regs 851 as they apply;
- Terms and Lift Classifications;
- Types, designations and areas of use;
- Accident Prevention;
- Safe operating procedures;
- Daily pre shift inspection;
- Loading and stacking;
- Stability principles;
- Handling loads, travelling and parking;
- Start up, operator restraint, ramps & grades;
- Elevating personnel;
- Shutdown Procedures;
- Fuel handling, storage;
- Proper propane cylinder exchange;
- Review of basic safety rules;
- Theory Exam and Practical Evaluation.
CERTIFICATION: Upon successful completion of the course, a wallet card and all necessary paperwork for each participant will be submitted to the employer as proof of training.
REQUIREMENTS: This course requires participants to have suitable clothing (weather suited) and personal protection equipment (ie: CSA certified safety boots, safety glasses) for the practical portion of the course.