OOSHEW

Industrial Lift Truck - Class 1, 4, 5

Description

Training Cost: $200/student

Training Duration: 4 Hours
Delivery Method: In Person
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.