Kelowna Counterbalance Forklift License - Forklifts, when operated by fully trained employees, are a major advantage to businesses. We provide a comprehensive training program consisting of all factors of operating a powered lift machinery. Counterbalance forklift training provides operators of forklifts with the practical skill sand knowledge required to be able to efficiently and safely operate forklifts. The program offers a combination of classroom theory, hands-on training and participant observation within a warehouse-type setting. Training could be customized and/or on site.
The course goes through the lift truck essentials, rules and regulations, components, load centres and factors affecting stability. Procedures concerning the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to circle checks, startup, shutdown, forward/reverse on level ground, and operating around other people. Load handling topics consist of load pickup and placement, selection of loads, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers. Individuals participating will learn operational maintenance procedures, like refueling and recharging. Workplace safety issues would be discussed. People participating would know the environmental conditions affecting the performance of the lift truck and be able to recognize possible hazards. Advanced training on propane handling could be included.
Employers and their employees may face penalties if they do not operate based on industry and national standards. Employees operating a counterbalance forklift will have to be well-informed about the safe operation guidelines of their forklift. Training is suggested for anybody applying for a job which requires forklift operation.
In our personalized small classes, we offer both hands-on training and in-class theory. The options for personalized training would comprise refresher or entry level courses.
Entry-level Course Outline:
For anybody entering the workforce as an operator of a counterbalance forklift, this training course is for you. The successful student must pass a series of practical and written tests to complete the program. Topics comprises: general operating procedures; essentials of powered lift trucks; load handling; operational maintenance; basic regulations and rules, workplace safety.