Kelowna Forklift Training Courses

Kelowna Forklift Training Courses - When forklift operator safety training is tailored for illiteracy, training time is reduced by 50 percent. Train the trainer, forklift training certification and lift-truck operator driver safety training evaluation courses provide regulation-compliant, thorough training in industrial-powered fork truck safety and operation. Lift truck pedestrian safety is offered also.

We have a really skilled group of professional trainers to make certain that your employees are trained well. The certification is delivered on site by one of our licensed instructors. Those training will learn how to recognize possible hazards and perform safety checks needed for the safe and effective operation of a powered industrial lift truck.

Forklift Training Tips
The following checklist is important for whichever workplace that has lift trucks on the premises. Each of these questions must be answered with "yes" if all the safety rules and regulations are being followed. A "no" to any question indicates a procedural flaw which can lead to accident, injury or damage to machine.

1) Is the forklift operating area separated from pedestrian traffic?
2) Is access to forklift areas by pedestrians restricted by a barrier?
3) The walkways for pedestrians are well-marked?
4) A sign is clearly visible stating a "lift truck in operation"?
5) Are mirrors for drivers and pedestrians provided at blind spots?
6) Are alterations to daily forklift schedules communicated to all affected workers?
7) Are lift truck tires suitable for utilization on 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) Is a yearly forklift inspection and certification done?
12) Is the kind of forklift right for the tasks?
13) Does forklift has a readable load chart?
14) Do all operators know how to read the load chart?
15) Does the chart list the safe capacity for various attachments and uses?
16) Do the forklift warning devices work right?
17) Is the operating speed control device fitted properly?
18) Is overhead cage fitted correctly on the forklift?
19) Do the operators of the forklift have certifications to operate the equipment?
20) Are speed limits and warning signs being observed?
21) Are lift truck operators up to date on training for all kinds of forklifts being utilized?
22) Forklift operators understand their duties to report the damage to the equipment and other lift truck accidents?
23) Is the pre-test checklist reviewed every day prior to the equipment being used?

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