Lift Truck Operators Safety Training Programs:
Class 1 - Electric Motor Rider Trucks
- Lift Code 1 Counterbalanced Rider Type, Stand Up
- Lift Code 4 Three Wheel Electric Trucks, Sit Down
- Lift Code 5 Counterbalanced Rider Type, Cushion Tires, Sit Down
- Lift Code 6 Counterbalanced Rider, Pneumatic or Either Type Tire, Sit Down (includes high- and low- platform)
Class 2 - Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
- Lift Code 1 High Lift Straddle
- Lift Code 2 Order Picker
- Lift Code 3 Reach Type Outrigger
- Lift Code 4 Side Loaders, Turret Trucks, Swing Mast and Convertible Turret/Stock Pickers
- Lift Code 6 Low Lift Pallet and Platform (Rider)
Class 3 - Electric Motor Hand Trucks
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Lift Code 1 Low Lift Platform
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Lift Code 2 Low Lift Walkie Pallet
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Lift Code 3 Tractors (Draw Bar Pull Under 999 lbs.)
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Lift Code 4 Low Lift Walkie/Center Control
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Lift Code 5 Reach Type Outrigger
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Lift Code 6 High Lift Straddle
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Lift Code 7 High Lift Counterbalanced
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Lift Code 8 Low Lift Walkie/Rider Pallet
Class 4 - Internal Combustion Engine Trucks - Cushion Tires Only
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Lift Code 3 Fork, Counterbalanced (Cushion Tire)
Class 5 - Internal Combustion Engine Trucks - Pneumatic Tires Only
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Lift Code 4 Fork, Counterbalanced (Pneumatic Tire)
Class 6 - Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tow Tractors
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Lift Code 1 Sit-Down Rider (Draw Bar Pull Over 999 lbs.)
Class 7 - Rough Terrain Fork Lift Trucks
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Lift Code 1 All Rough Terrain Lift Trucks
- Learn the legal responsibilities of a lift truck operator.
- Identify potential hazards associated with lift truck operations.
- Understand load capacity and vehicle stability.
- Use defensive driver techniques to reduce the risk of accidents.
Upon completion students will receive certificate of acheivement, wallet card and record of training.
Forklift training is good for 3 years, with a Driving Evaluation required after eighteen (18) months.
Legal Requirements as Required By the OHSA and Regulations
As laid out in Occupational Health and Safety Act, Section 25(2)(A), (D) and (H): Regulation 851 has been amended to include the requirements for training and certification of powered lift truck operators. Employers are now required to ensure that workers have received instruction, training and testing in the safe operation of powered lift trucks. Workers must be familiar with the operating procedures of the truck that they will be operating and able to demonstrate competency in accordance with the Ministry of Labour's "Guideline for the Safe Operation and Maintenance of Powered Lift Trucks."
This is a MANDATORY training program for all those who are authorized to operate forklifts or any powered lift truck.Your company's lift truck operators need to know the "Rules of the Load". Make sure your operators, both new and experienced, have the ability to recognize the causes of lift truck accidents and how they can take preventive measures.Our Lift Truck training program complies with the Ministry of Labour guidelines and Ontario legislation. Give them the knowledge to do this. See how your company can reduce potential losses and reduce personal injury, product and equipment damage.


