Saskatoon Forklift Training Courses

Saskatoon Forklift Training Courses - When forklift operator safety training is customized for illiteracy, training time is lessened by 50%. Lift-truck operator driver safety training evaluation, train the trainer and forklift training certification programs provide regulation-compliant, thorough training in industrial-powered fork truck safety and operation. Lift truck pedestrian safety is offered as well.

Learn with our really skilled group of professionals to make certain that your workers are as well-trained as possible. Lift truck certification is delivered on site by licensed instructors with many years of practice. Trainees will learn how to identify hazards and carry out safety inspections needed for the efficient and safe utilization of a powered industrial lift truck.

Forklift Training Tips
It is important that all workplaces making use of forklifts have the following checklist or one equivalent on the premises. If all of the safety rules are being followed, each of these questions should be answered with a "yes". A "no" to any question indicates a procedural flaw which might lead to injury, damage to machinery or accident.

1) Is the forklift operating area separated from pedestrian traffic?
2) Is pedestrian access to forklift travel areas restricted by barriers?
3) The walkways for pedestrians are well-marked?
4) A sign is visibly clear stating a "lift truck in operation"?
5) Are mirrors for pedestrians and drivers provided at blind spots?
6) Are changes to daily forklift schedules communicated to all affected staff?
7) The lift truck tires being utilized are suitable for all operating surfaces?
8) Is the seatbelt being used?
9) The forklift seat is in good condition?
10) Is a regular forklift maintenance schedule adhered to?
11) Are annual checks of the forklift being done?
12) Is the type of forklift appropriate for the tasks?
13) Is there a load chart that is readable on the forklift?
14) Could the operators understand and read the load chart?
15) Does the chart list the safe capacity for different attachments and uses?
16) Do the forklift warning devices work correctly?
17) Is the operating speed control device fitted correctly?
18) The lift truck overhead cage is fitted properly?
19) Do the operators of the forklift have certifications to operate the equipment?
20) Speed limits and warning signs are being observed?
21) Are forklift operators up to date on training for all kinds of lift trucks being used?
22) Forklift operators understand their responsibilities to report the damage to the machinery and other forklift incidences?
23) Prior to the equipment being operated, the pre-test checklist is being reviewed each day?

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