Forklift Classes 1 – 5

Here at C&R Safety Training Solutions we offer a one-day interactive safe forklift operation course according to Ministry of Labour standards, guidelines and regulations on the principles of:

  • Understanding the limitations that affect truck stability and safe loading criteria
  • Understanding the fundamentals of handling high-risk loads
  • Knowing the legal responsibilities associated with lift trucks
  • Understanding the legal standards set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Hazard recognition in advance situational risks in and around the lift truck

Course Content

  • Classes and types of lift trucks                                 
  • Legislation
  • Lift truck features and safety equipment                 
  • Basic hydraulics
  • Pre-operational inspection                                          
  • Start-up (mounting and dismounting)
  • Stability principles of lift trucks                                  
  • Travelling without a load
  • Travelling with a load                                                    
  • Capacity and load charts      
  • Load handling (picking up a load)                              
  • Operating hazards and precautions
  • Load lifting and handling                                            
  • Refueling and recharging
  • Shutdown procedures (parking)                                 
  • Stability Triangle Fundamentals

Forklift Training (Class 1-5) - $225.00 (6-8 hours)

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