Safety qualifications for lift trucks (classes I, IV, V)

Description

Since January 2007, OHS regulation has required any person driving a lift truck to complete a basic training course in safe lift truck driving (Ref. Art. 256.3). This course meets standards in force in Quebec (CSA Standards B335-04 and B56.1).

Target population

The training is primarily intended for regular and casual workers wishing to use a lift truck or telescopic forklift for handling.

Goals

Following training, participants will be able to:

1. COMMUNICATE risks involved with different equipment used;
2. IMPLEMENT stability and capacity principles;
3. COMPLETE AND VALIDATE a daily pre-operation check form;
4. SAFELY USE AND OPERATE a lift truck;
5. VALIDATE theoretical (written test) and practical knowledge under supervision by a qualified person.
6. IMPLEMENT stability and capacity principles;
7. COMPLETE AND VALIDATE a daily pre-operation check form;
8. SAFELY USE AND OPERATE a lift truck;
9. VALIDATE theoretical (written test) and practical knowledge under supervision by a qualified person.

Address

400 Av. Marien, Montreal

Hours

8:00 AM

Prerequisite

1. Must be 16 years of age or older to drive a lift truck, and 18 years of age or older to drive a lift truck on a construction site.
2. Must have a driver’s license.

Required equipment

Safety footwear and eyewear are required for outdoor exercises.