Forklift Competent Operator training provides the understanding of Forklift operation, maintenance and material handling. This training covers both federal and provincial legislative requirements. As per Saskatchewan OH&S Regulations Section 154, Table 14.1, anyone who operates Powered Mobile Equipment is required to complete a minimum 16 hours training.
This program is a combination of both theory and practical competency assessment training.
Course Outline
- Duties of Employers, Supervisors, and Employees under Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 1996.
- Classifications & Terminology
- Power Sources (Internal Combustion, Electric)
- Components (Mast, Carriage, Forks, Attachments, Capacity Plates, Labels, Controls, Instrumentation, Battery, Overhead Guard, Tires)
- Pre-Use Inspections including OEM and Regulatory Requirements
- Travel (Starting, Stopping, Travelling on Inclines/Declines, Parking, Safe Travel Practices, Visibility, Tip-over procedures)
- Load Handling (Weight, Size, Load Center Calculations, Safe Load Capacity, Center of Gravity, Stability Principles)
- Site Specific Physical Conditions and Hazard Assessments
- Pedestrian Traffic
- Refueling
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Course Cost - $195.00
Course Requirements: All attendees are required to bring basic Personal Protective Equipment including Steel Toe Work Boots, Hard Hats, Safety Glasses, Gloves. DAXX will provide basic PPE to attendees in certain situations but all attendees are strongly encouraged to bring and use their own PPE as a mandatory training requirement for courses with practical training.
Spaces are limited, will be based and filled on a first come basis. Registration for each course is required and please note that walk-ins are not premitted.
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