Canada Forklift Safety

OHS Online Training & Certification Course

This course presents an overview of lift truck safety practices. It covers identifying and controlling risks in the workplace, types of lift trucks, how to select the appropriate equipment for a job, operator and co-worker safety, inspection and maintenance procedures, and the responsibilities of the employer, supervisor, and employee in regard to lift truck safety. This course also outlines regulatory bodies and their impact on lift truck safety.

What are the governing regulations?
This online lift truck (forklift) training and certification course follows the regulations set forth in the OHS Safety Standards for Lift Trucks (Forklifts), as well as Province and Territory specific regulations.

Who must take this training?
The Lift Truck Safety Training - Canada Course is designed for employers, workers, and supervisors, emphasizing hazard identification and safe work practices that apply to anyone working with or in the vicinity of a lift truck.

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

Section 1—Course Objectives
Section 2—Introduction to Lift Truck Safety Training
Section 3—Basic Concepts and Definitions
- Lift Truck
- Reasonably Practicable
- Competent Person
Section 4—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
Section 5—Risks
- Risk Identification
- Conducting a Site Survey
- Creating a Written Hazard Report
- Hazard Assessment and Planning
- Risk Control
- Posting Signage
- Ongoing Attention/Awareness
Section 6—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
Section 7—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)
Section 8—Responsibilities
- Employer
  - Regulations
  - Training
  - Maintenance
- Supervisor
  - Inspection
  - Training
  - Risk Management
- Employee—Training and Regulations
Section 9—Summary
Section 10—Additional Resources
Section 11—Exam

Click to Learn More Course format.

Our Canada Lift Truck Safety training course consists of content, graphics, audio, non-scored quiz questions, and a final exam.

Click to Learn More How long is the course?

It will take a MINIMUM of 2 hours to complete this online Canada Lift Truck Safety training 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.

Click to Learn More How long do I have to complete this course?

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 then you currently need and take advantage of volume discounts.

Click to Learn More How often is retraining or recertification required?

Employees must undergo recertification 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.

Click to Learn More How soon is the certificate of completion issued?

Upon successful completion each student will have immediate access to a Canada Lift Truck Safety training printable certificate and wallet card.

Click to Learn More Continuing education credits?

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

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How Many Students?
Who Is Taking This Course? Yourself Select if you are purchasing this course to take yourself. It will automatically be assigned to you. Yourself & Others Select if you are purchasing more than one of this course for both yourself and others. One will be assigned to you automatically, and you can assign the remainder at any time after you have completed the purchase. Others Select if you are purchasing one or more of this course for others. You can assign them at any time after you have completed the purchase.