Training Cost: $225/student

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Training Duration: 4 Hours

Delivery Method: In Person at the customer's location.

Equipment: Customer owned/rented equipment.
Prerequisite: None
Supplies Required: CSA approved work boots and hard hat, safety glasses, gloves.

Combo This Training With: Industrial Lift Truck Class 2 or 3 or 7

Summary

This training is for workers who operate an industrial lift truck (classes 1, 4 or 5) in the workplace, commonly known as “counterbalance forklift”.

Theory Lessons Include

• Applicable Federal and Provincial OH&S regulations and applicable CSA standards.
• Manufacturer specifications for equipment being trained on.
• Hazard and risk assessment for workplace safety.
• Safe operating procedures.
• Safe approach limits to energized equipment and power lines.
• Working load limit & stability.
• Roles of a spotter/signal person.

Practical Lessons Include

• Lift plan.
• Inspection of the equipment and surrounding work area.
• Operating the equipment with a load and communicating with a spotter.

Class Lift Codes

• Class 1 Lift Code 1.  Electric motor rider trucks: counterbalanced rider, stand-up.
• Class 1 Lift Code 4.  Electric motor rider trucks: three wheel electric trucks, sit-down.
• Class 1 Lift Code 5.  Electric motor rider truck: counterbalanced rider, cushion tires, sit-down.
• Class 1 Lift Code 6.  Electric motor rider trucks:  counterbalanced rider, pneumatic tire, sit-down.
• Class 4 Lift Code 3.  Internal combustion engine trucks: fork, counterbalanced (cushion tire).
• Class 5 Lift Code 4. Internal combustion engine trucks: Pneumatic tires only, forks, counterbalanced, pneumatic tire.

Applicable OH&S Regulations and Standards

Canada Labour Code Part II

• Part 13 Tools and Machinery

Alberta OH&S

• Part 3 Specification and Certifications
• Part 19 Powered Mobile Equipment

British Columbia OH&S

• Part 16 Mobile Equipment

Canadian Standards Association

• B335-15 Safety Standard for Lift Trucks

STUDENT TERMS

Attendance & Registration:

Students must be pre-registered before the training date.

Students must arrive and register 15 minutes before the training course starts; late students will not be accepted to participate in the training course.

Student Attire:

Inappropriate Attire:

The following are not appropriate for the training class: high-heel shoes, open toe shoes, sandals, dresses, skirts, muscle shirts.

Training Certificates:

Students must complete the entire training course and pass the written exam with at least 80% grade to receive a training certificate. Training certificates will be emailed to the student and the employer.