London Counterbalance Forklift License - Forklifts, when operated by fully trained employees, are a major advantage to companies. We offer a thorough training program covering all parts of operating a powered lift machinery. Counterbalance forklift training offers forklift operators 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 atmosphere. Training can be customized and/or on site.
The course goes through the lift truck fundamentals, rules and regulations, components, load centres and factors affecting stability. Procedures concerning the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to circle checks, startup, shutdown, forward/reverse on level ground, and operating around other individuals. Load handling topics include selection of loads, load pickup and placements, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers. People participating would learn operational maintenance procedures, such as refueling and recharging. Workplace safety concerns will be discussed. Those participating will know the environmental conditions affecting the performance of the lift truck and be able to identify potential dangers. Advanced training on propane handling can be included.
Both employers and employees could deal with severe penalties if industry and national rules are not followed in the operation of forklifts. Workers who operate a reach truck or forklift ought to be well-informed regarding the rules about their safe operation. Training is recommended for anyone applying for a job that needs forklift operation.
In our small personalized classes, we offer both hands-on training and in-class theory. The options for personalized training would include refresher or entry level courses.
Entry-level Course Outline:
This course is for anyone entering the work force as a forklift operator. Successful students must complete the program and pass a series of written and practical exams. Topics includes: general operating procedures; essentials of powered lift trucks; load handling; operational maintenance; workplace safety; basic regulations and rules.