August 2023 Safety Scoop: Forklift Safety

Forklift Safety

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August 2023

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This month we would like to highlight Forklift safety. Forklift trucks are crucial equipment needed to move materials safely and efficiently through the workplace. However, when used improperly, they can cause property damage, severe injury or death.

Here's the Scoop:

• We’ll look at training, competency and avoiding complacency

• We’ll discuss 5 Ways to improve forklift safety

  And more!

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Forklift Operator

This 1-day certification course is designed to provide participants with classroom training and practical skills of safe forklift (with vertical mast) operation. It also offers a practical confirmation for forklift operators with various levels of experience. Our forklift operating training course teaches forklift drivers to operate in a safe and efficient manner.

Upon completion of the course you will be able to:

• Perform proper handling techniques of a forklift.

• Have knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act for Alberta.

• Have a strong understanding of forklift stability, including centrifugal force, leverage, momentum, speed, centre of gravity, lifting, turning load centre, and tip-overs. You’ll also understand stability of triangles and trapezoids.

• Have Knowledge in operator responsibilities, which include unloading materials safely, inspecting machinery to ensure there are no needs for repair, keeping updated activity logs and records of inventory, complying with regulations, and maintaining a safe environment.

Visit our course calendar to explore other courses, see availability in your region, and register today!