Kingston Counterbalance Forklift License

Kingston Counterbalance Forklift License - Forklifts, when operated by fully trained employees, are a major asset to companies. We offer a comprehensive training program including all aspects of operating a powered lift machine. Counterbalance forklift training offers operators of forklifts with the practical skill sand understanding needed to efficiently and safely operate forklifts. The program provides a combination of classroom theory, hands-on training and participant observation in a warehouse-type environment. Training can be on site and/or customized.

The course goes through the lift truck essentials, regulations and rules, components, factors affecting stability and load centres. Procedures concerning the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to startup, circle checks, shutdown, forward/reverse on level ground, and operating around other people. Load handling topics consist of selection of loads, load pickup and placements, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers. Participants would learn operational maintenance procedures, like recharging and refueling. Workplace safety concerns will be discussed. Those participating would know the environmental conditions affecting the performance of the lift truck and be able to identify possible hazards. Advanced training on propane handling can be included.

Both employees and employers can deal with severe penalties if industry and national rules are not followed in the operation of forklifts. Workers who operate a forklift or reach truck must be knowledgeable regarding the guidelines about their safe operation. Training is suggested for anyone applying for work that needs forklift operation.

Inside our small personalized classes, we offer both in-class theory and hands-on training. The options for personalized training would include entry level or refresher courses.

Entry-level Course Outline:
This course is for anyone entering the work force as a forklift operator. Students who are successful must finish the program and pass a series of written and practical tests. Topics consists of: essentials of powered lift trucks; general operating procedures; load handling; operational maintenance; workplace safety; basic rules and regulations.

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