Canada Forklift Safety

Online Training Certification Course

OHS Safety Standards

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This forklift course presents an overview of powered lift trucks. It details applicable regulations, risk identification, and hazard control. Forklift training topics also include lift truck classes, safe operating procedures, inspection and maintenance, and employer/employee responsibilities.

Forklifts are used in multiple industries to transport and lift heavy loads, but their improper use can cause serious injuries and even death. Most forklift accidents occur due to insufficient safety training, driver errors, or negligent worksite behaviours. Actions such as traveling with loads up, failing to yield to right-of-way, and improper turning/lifting techniques endanger forklift operators and nearby workers.

This course is for:
Anyone who works with or in the vicinity of forklifts must receive forklift certification training. This includes, but is not limited to, workers, employers, and supervisors across industries such as warehousing, manufacturing, construction, transport, forestry, and shipyards.

This online training course meets the requirements set forth by the OHS Safety Standards for Lift Trucks (Forklifts), as well as Province and Territory specific regulations.

Case Study: Two workers were picking up trash from a parking lot using a forklift. The workers had suspended a trash bucket from the left blade of the fork. As trash was collected by one worker, it was placed into the bucket. When the bucket was full, the other worker, who was operating the lift truck, raised the trash bucket above the dumpster so the first worker could tip the trash into the container. The trash was not coming out easily, so the operator moved the forks up and down rapidly in an attempt to jostle the trash out of the bucket. Suddenly, the right blade of the fork became dislodged, striking the first worker in the head and killing him. It was later discovered that the workers had failed to perform an appropriate vehicle inspection. There were several problems with the forks that contributed to the accident. In addition, this type of lift truck was not appropriate to the task at hand.

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Governing Regulations

There are 14 jurisdictions in Canada - 1 federal, 10 provincial, and 3 territorial. Each jurisdiction has its own health and safety legislation. The Canada Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulations are the federal legislation enabled by the Canada Labour Code. Forklifts are covered under OHS Part 14, Materials Handling, as well as the Canadian standard CSA B335-15. OHS has also created the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act), which is a document that outlines workers' rights and responsibilities, including the right to stop work that is deemed hazardous or unsafe. OHS also lists the penalties and enforcement techniques to be used if these guidelines are not followed.

To supplement the overarching regulations created by OHS, individual provinces and territories often set their own regulations (in accordance with federal bodies) specific to their needs. Before implementing forklift classes, ensure that you are familiar with the regulations specific to your province or territory.

What You'll Learn

Specific topics and industry best practices covered in this course include:

Basic Concepts and Definitions

Lift Truck
Reasonably Practicable
Competent Person

Regulatory Bodies

Lift Truck Safety Regulations-OHS
Lift Truck Safety Regulations-CSA
Lift Truck Safety Regulations-ANSI
Lift Truck Safety Regulations-By Province or Territory

Risks

Risk Identification
Conducting a Site Survey
Creating a Written Hazard Report
Hazard Assessment and Planning
Risk Control
Posting Signage
Ongoing Attention/Awareness

Lift Truck Selection

Lift Truck Classes

Class 1 - Electric Motor Rider Trucks
Class 2 - Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
Class 3 - Electric Motor Hand Trucks or Hand/Rider Trucks
Classes 4 and 5 - Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid/Cushion Tires and Pneumatic Tires)
Class 6 - Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tractors
Class 7 - Rough-terrain Forklift Trucks

Stand-up and Sit-down Lifts
Platform, Pallet, and Straddle Lifts
Lift Truck Attachments
Hazards and Factors to Consider When Selecting a Lift Truck

Lift Truck Safety

Operator Safety

Competence
Equipment and Features
Preventing Injury

Other Workers' Safety

Unattended Controls
Raising or Lowering Workers
Pedestrians

Safe Operating Procedures

Driving
Elevating a Load
Additional Equipment
Additional Site- and Situation-specific Safety

Inspection and Maintenance

Competence of Maintenance Technicians
Recommended Inspection Points
Standard Maintenance Tasks and Procedures (Batteries)
Standard Maintenance Tasks and Procedures (Fuel Tanks)

Responsibilities

Employer

Regulations
Training
Maintenance

Supervisor

Inspection
Training
Risk Management

Employee-Training and Regulations

Summary

Additional Resources

Exam

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online course. The student may log on and off as needed. A bookmark will be set so when they log back in they will return to where they left off.

We have no restrictions on how long a person takes to complete a course. Likewise, if you are purchasing for others, we have no time limit on assigning courses. So you can purchase a larger quantity than you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Employers are responsible for training new personnel before assigning them to tasks that may expose them to powered industrial trucks, including forklifts. According to OHS regulations, employees working with and around forklifts must receive initial and refresher safety training.

To ensure compliance with OHS safety training standards, forklift training must be conducted at least every two years, or in the event of an accident caused by operator error. New or modified equipment and operating conditions require additional training as well. This online certification meets these training requirements.

Each student will receive 0.2 CEUs (or 2 CMEs) from Compliance Training Online® for completing this course.

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I gained a great deal of insight into the safe operation of the various types of equipment. Thank you.

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