Whitby Forklift Training Courses

Whitby Forklift Training Courses - Our forklift operator safety training has been tailored for illiteracy, thereby cutting the training time in half. We offer forklift training certification, lift-truck operator driver safety training evaluation, and train the trainer courses offer thorough, regulation-compliant training in industrial-powered fork truck safety and use. Lift truck pedestrian safety is provided as well.

Learn with our highly skilled group of professionals to make certain that your staff are as well-trained as possible. Forklift certification is delivered on site by certified instructors with many years of experience. Trainees will know how to recognize dangers and carry out safety inspections needed for the efficient and safe utilization of a powered industrial lift truck.

Forklift Training Guidelines
It is vital that all workplaces using forklifts have the following checklist or one equivalent on the premises. If all of the safety rules are being followed, each of these questions should be answered with a "yes". A "no" to any question indicates a procedural weakness which may result in injury, damage to machinery or accident.

1) Is the pedestrian traffic separated from the forklift working area?
2) Is access to forklift areas by pedestrians restricted by a barrier?
3) Are pedestrian walkways well marked and provided?
4) A sign is visibly clear stating a "forklift in operation"?
5) There are mirrors provided at blind spots for operators and pedestrians?
6) Are changes to daily lift truck schedules communicated to all affected staff?
7) The lift truck tires being used are suitable for all operating surfaces?
8) Is the seatbelt being utilized?
9) Is the seat in good condition?
10) Is a regular forklift maintenance schedule followed?
11) Are annual checks of the forklift being carried out?
12) Is the kind of forklift appropriate for the tasks?
13) Does forklift has a load chart that is readable?
14) Do all operators understand how to read the load chart?
15) Does the chart list the safe capacity for various uses and attachments?
16) Do the forklift warning devices work properly?
17) Is the operating speed control device fitted correctly?
18) Is overhead cage fitted properly on the lift truck?
19) Do the operators of the lift truck have certifications to utilize the machine?
20) Warning signs and speed limits are being observed?
21) Are forklift operators up to date on training for all kinds of forklifts being utilized?
22) Do operators understand their duties to report any equipment damage and forklift incidents?
23) Is the pre-test checklist reviewed each and every day prior to the machinery being operated?

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