Counterbalanced/Vertical Mast Forklift
Course Description:
This training program is designed to provide vertical mast forklift operators with a solid foundation in health and safety standards, preventative maintenance and proper procedures for safe operation. The course consists of classroom theory with a written component and practical, hands-on experience. Course content is delivered through a PowerPoint presentation and interactive discussion and reinforced through workbooks and supplementary handouts.
The Course Curriculum Covers:
- Safety regulations & standards,
- Lift truck fundamentals,
- Principles of stability, balance & capacity,
- Preventative maintenance & procedures (pre-operational inspections),
- General rules of the road,
- Job safety analysis,
- Safe load handling techniques,
- Proper start up & shut down protocol,
- Steering & control,
- Refueling gasoline, diesel & LP lift trucks,
- Charging/changing industrial batteries on electric powered trucks,
- Designations for powered industrial trucks.
Course Length:
8 Hours
Class Minimum/Maximum:
Min: 4
Max: 5 (Novice)
Max: 10 (Experienced)
Supervisors Safety Certificate Program:
Elective Course
Continued Education Credits:
EOCP CEU’s: 0.6
Classroom Delivery Price:
$2,300
Course Timeline:
Mandatory Renewal: 3 Years
Financial Subsidy:
This training may be eligible for the B.C. Employer Training Grant Learn More Here.