Class 4/5 Forklift - Experienced Operator
1 day
Details
Forklifts, also known as counterbalanced lift trucks, are heavy-duty vehicles fitted with forks that enable an operator to carry, lift and stack many different types of materials. Given that they are operated in dynamic environments with constantly-changing conditions, it is important for
an operator to be able to proactively recognize hazards that present a risk to themselves or others around them.
Our interactive course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the essential principles involved in the safe operation of a forklift truck, along with the legal responsibilities. We will discuss the limitations that affect forklift stability and the fundamentals of handling high-risk loads.
Course Content
- Legislation and standards
- Classes and types of lift trucks
- Lift truck features and safety equipment
- Basic hydraulics
- Pre-operational inspections
- Start-up (mounting and dismounting)
- Stability principles of lift trucks
- Travelling – without a load
- Travelling – with a load
- Capacity and load charts
- Load handling (picking up a load)
- Load lifting and handling – elevated level – stacking
- Operating hazards and precautions
- Refuelling (Propane cylinder exchange)
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If you meet the above requirements and are interested – LiUNA Local 506 Members can apply directly from the Member Portal