Our private Forklift/Scissor Lift Training program covers the applicable legislation from the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Industrial Regulations and Regulations for Construction Projects. This course gives you a basic understanding about OSHA’s role in prevention and elimination of work-related illnesses and injuries. This training focuses on Forklift and/or Scissor Lift operators.

The theory portion of this program is approximately 4 hours long for the Recertification Training and 8 hours long for the New Operator Training.  The topics include:

• The application legislation from the required governing bodies
• Workplace Specific Hazard Identification
• Pedestrian Awareness
• Principles of Stability
• Safe Operation
• Pre-Shift Inspection
• Fuel Source
• Propane Testing
• Written test

The practical skills assessment is approximately 30 minutes/operator. A practical skills assessment is required on each class of truck that is operated. Each operator must demonstrate the following:

• Pre-shift inspection techniques
• Good control of equipment
• Proper load handling at all levels
• Awareness of pedestrians and obstacles
• Appropriate re-fueling/re-charging procedures

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