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Back.Forklift - New Operator
| Starting dates | Schedule | Disponibility |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 7:30 to 14:00 | Register |
| 2026-08-11 | 7:30 to 14:00 | Register |
| 2026-09-01 | 7:30 to 14:00 | Register |
| 2026-09-02 | 7:30 to 14:00 | Register |
Course details and objectives
References:
Legislation - CSA B335-15
Who needs this training?
It is a requirement for anyone who will be operating a Forklift.
Type of forklift licences:
Class 1: Electric counterbalanced forklift
Class 2: Electric Narrow Aisle forklift
Class 3: Pallett lift either electric or hand
Class 4: Propane or gaz counterbalanced forklift - Cushion Tire
Class 5: Propane or gaz counterbalanced forklift - Pneumatic Tire
Class 7: Rough Terrain Forklift, including the telehandler
Class6: Engine tractor (electric or propane/gaz)
Course Requirements:
1. CSA certified safety boots and eye protection.
2. Be dressed for outdoor hands-on training.
Course outline:
Labor Tek Safety Training offers three levels of forklift training: New Operator, Experienced Operator, and Refresher.
All participants complete the same classroom theory portion of the course. New Operators also complete a hands-on practical training and evaluation during the course.
If you would like to do a refresher, you need to have completed you previous forklift certification with us. Otherwise, you will have to register under the Experienced Operator level.
Theory
1. Legislation.
2. Lift truck features.
3. Safety equipment.
4. Stability.
5. Capacity and plate location.
6. Pre-operational inspection.
7. Start-up.
8. Traveling with and without a load.
9. Pedestrians.
10. Load selection, load pick up and placement.
11. Stacking and de-stacking.
12. Docks, trucks and rail cars.
13. Ramps and grades.
14. Elevators.
15. Workplace hazards.
16. Shut down.
17. Refueling and/or Charging.
Practical
1. Full pre-start inspection walk-through.
2. Fuel source exchange demonstration.
3. Hands on training (usually done on a Class V Forklift).*
Duration: 1 day.
*New operators must demonstrate during testing acceptable handling techniques, loading & unloading procedures, awareness of the work area, backward traveling procedures and other driving skills.