FORKLIFT OPERATOR SAFETY TRAINING

This course provides students a basic understanding of forklift operation, maintenance and load handling. It will also cover relevant federal and provincial legislative requirements applicable to the workplace: 
 
  • Gain a thorough understanding of pallet jack, counterbalance, narrow aisle and rough terrain forklifts

  • Lift truck components: operating controls and their functions

  • Machine stability: center of gravity, lifting a load

  • Data plates and warning decals: calculating a safe load

  • Safety equipment: overhead guards, warning devices

  • Safe lift truck operation: load handling, traveling, operating in confined areas, equipment pre-use inspection, parking and shut down procedures

  • Handling fuels, batteries and emergencies: refueling, correct battery charging procedures, changing LPG tanks

Brandt Operator Safety Training Centers are located in Calgary, Edmonton, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, and Red Deer, Alberta; Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Course Options

ONLINE TRAINING

Students have 2 weeks to complete the self-directed, web-based theory session.  Once completed, a half-day, hands-on practical training session focuses on the complete understanding of workplace hazard assessment, equipment inspection, and a practical operator evaluation. 

Benefits:

  • Self-paced learning
  • Convenient schedule
  • Cost-effective approach
  • Enough time to gain solid equipment understanding

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IN-CLASS FORKLIFT TRAINING

The in-class training program offers a morning classroom session focused on theory. This is followed by an afternoon session for hands-on practical training and ends with an evaluation session on the same day. 

Benefits:

  • Classroom environment for better understanding
  • Certified in a day; depending on skillset
  • Instructor available to answer questions
 

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ON-SITE FORKLIFT TRAINING

For convenience, our certified trainers can train YOUR operators on YOUR equipment at YOUR facility. On-site training begins with a morning session of classroom theory and a written examination followed by an afternoon of practical hands-on training.

Benefits:

  • Employees are trained on-site reducing travel cost and time
  • Multiple employees can be trained together in your work environment
  • Employees get trained on the equipment they use on a daily basis

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