
Counterbalance Forklift License Alberta - Forklifts, when operated by fully trained workers, are a major advantage to businesses. We offer a comprehensive training program including all parts of operating a powered lift machine. Counterbalance forklift training provides operators of forklifts with the practical skill sand knowledge required to operate forklifts safely and efficiently. The particular program provides a combination of classroom theory, hands-on training and participant observation in a warehouse-type surroundings. Training can be customized and/or on site.
The course goes through the lift truck essentials, rules and regulations, components, factors affecting stability and load centres. Procedures concerning the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to startup, circle checks, forward/reverse on level ground, shutdown, and operating around other people. Load handling topics include selection of loads, load pickup and placements, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers. Participants would learn operational maintenance procedures, like refueling and recharging. Safety concerns within the workplace will be discussed. Participants would know the environmental conditions affecting the performance of the lift truck and be able to identify potential hazards. Advanced training on propane handling can be incorporated.
Both employees and employers can deal with severe penalties if industry and national rules are not followed in the operation of forklifts. Workers who operate a reach truck or forklift must be well-informed regarding the rules regarding their safe operation. Training is recommended for anybody applying for work that requires forklift operation.
In our personalized small classes, we provide both in-class theory and hands-on training. The choices for personalized training will include refresher or entry level courses.
Entry-level Course Outline:
For anyone entering the workforce as an operator of a counterbalance forklift, this training course is for you. The successful student should pass a series of practical and written tests in order to complete the program. Topics comprises: general operating procedures; fundamentals of powered lift trucks; operational maintenance; load handling; workplace safety; basic regulations and rules.