Counterbalance Forklift License Red Deer - Forklifts, when operated by fully trained personnel, are a major advantage to businesses. We provide a comprehensive training program including all factors of operating a powered lift machinery. Counterbalance forklift training provides operators of forklifts with the practical skill sand knowledge considered necessary to operate forklifts efficiently and safely. The program provides a combination of classroom theory, participant observation and hands-on training in a warehouse-type atmosphere. Training can be on site and/or customized.
The course goes through the lift truck essentials, regulations and rules, parts, factors affecting stability and load centres. Procedures concerning the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to circle checks, startup, forward/reverse on level ground, shutdown, and operating around other people. Load handling subject matters include load pickup and placement, selection of loads, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers. Individuals participating will learn operational maintenance procedures, like recharging and refueling. Workplace safety issues would be discussed. Those participating will learn about the environmental conditions affecting the performance of the lift truck and be able to identify possible dangers. Advanced training on propane handling can be incorporated.
Both employers and employees can face severe penalties if national and industry rules are not followed in the operation of forklifts. Workers who operate a reach truck or forklift ought to be well-informed regarding the rules about their safe operation. Training is recommended for any person applying for work that needs forklift operation.
In our small personalized classes, we offer both hands-on training and in-class theory. The options for personalized training would consist of refresher or entry level courses.
Entry-level Course Outline:
For anyone entering the workforce as a counterbalance forklift operator, this training course is for you. The successful student has to pass a series of practical and written exams in order to complete the program. Topics includes: general operating procedures; essentials of powered lift trucks; load handling; operational maintenance; workplace safety; basic regulations and rules.