Prerequisites

Participants must have expertise as a forklift operator. They must also have good communication skills and demonstrate an interest in safe forklift driving.

Target audience

Any person in charge who meets the above mentioned prerequisites.

Objective

To be able to give a safe driving session on forklifts by applying the knowledge and skills in accordance with standard B 335-04.

Content of the theoretical training

1. Statistics (involving an elevator truck)

• Distribution of the number of serious and fatal accidents.
• Type of accidents. (involving a forklift truck)
• Type of injuries. (involving a forklift)

2. Regulations

• The standard
• Internal policy and guidelines
• Wheel chock procedure
• Perimeter check
• Parking
• etc
• Occupational Health and Safety Act

3. Classification

• Explanation of the characteristics between the different classes of forklift trucks in the company
• The classes of forklift trucks

4. The forklift and its components

• Roof
• Chassis
• Tires
• Mast
• Forks
• Auxiliary equipment (side start, clamp, etc.)

5. Nameplate

• Capacity
• Lifting height
• Load center
• Identification
• Auxiliary equipment

6. Peripheral check

• Visual check
• Practical verification

Note that a report will be adapted to the company's equipment

7. Driving

• Rollover
• Stability triangle
• Center of gravity
• Parking
• Pivot

8. Working at height

• Stacking
• Unstacking
• Stacking
• Pallets
• Maneuvering
• Working at height environment

9. Power supply

Propane:

• Tank
• Storage
• Changing the tank
• Verification 

Accumulator:

• 3 x 8 principle
• Accumulator change
• Density check
• Maintenance

Evaluation of the theoretical session

Each instructor will have to give a theoretical part of the training content.

Content of the practical training in the company

1. Development of forklift driving skills exercises adapted to the company's equipment.

• Peripheral verification
• Driving
• Stacking
• Unloading
• Parking
• Battery and/or propane tank change

2. Development of a practical evaluation report of the participants.

Evaluation method for the practical session

Each instructor will evaluate another participant using the exercises developed with the trainer.

Deliverables

• Instructor training report
• Supporting documentation
• Certificate
• Participant's manual (forklift operator)
• Daily report adapted to the electric truck
• Daily report adapted to the propane truck

Duration

2 days

Number of participants

2

Prerequisites

Participants must have expertise in the operation of cranes. They must also have good communication skills and demonstrate an interest in the safe use of cranes.

Target audience

Any person in charge who meets the above requirements.

Content elements

• Laws and regulations
• Types of cranes
• Slings and lifting devices
• Inspection
• Handling
• Calculation of weights
• Signals
• Effect of lifting angles and force distribution
• Special features and inspections

Teaching materials

Projector

Evaluation method of the theoretical session

Each instructor will have to teach a theoretical part of the crane training content.

Content of the practical on-the-job training

1. Development of skill exercises

• Checking equipment
• Maneuvering loads
• Lifting loads
• Moving loads
• Signals
• Attachment of loads

2. Development of a practical evaluation report of the participants on an overhead crane.

Evaluation method of the practical session

Each instructor will evaluate another participant using the exercises developed with the trainer.

Deliverables

• Instructor training report
• Supporting documentation
• Certificate
• Participant's manual

Duration

2 days

Number of participants

2

Target clientele

Operators of aerial work platforms or self-propelled scissor lifts.

Training requirements

Personnel must be trained in platform or scissor lift operation, inspection and hazard identification (CSA B354.2-01 - Section 7.1)

References

• Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (S-2.1)
• Elevating Work Platforms Standard (CAN/CSA-B354.2-01)

Competency Elements

• Differentiate between the main mechanical and energy components involved in the operation of the equipment (platform or aerial work platform)
• Pre-trip inspection
• Describe the functions and characteristics of the company's equipment
• Detect defects that could affect the proper operation of equipment
• Risk assessment of the environment at height
• Understand the nameplate
• Use of the harness

Course schedule

Day 1

Meeting with the participants

• Assessment of participants' knowledge
• Expertise in IEP operations of the participants
• Visit of the work sites and equipment used
• Learn about internal policies

Andragogy

• Preparation of a course
• Practice (before class)
• Presentation
• Appearance
• Manner
• Enthusiasm
• Elocution
• Visual aids
• Organization (projector)
• Audience

Training adapted to the company

• Course content (see details of the modules in the appendix)
• Theoretical examination adapted to the company for the lifting platform or the aerial work platform
• Teaching techniques for practical exercises in the workplace
• Practical evaluation techniques on the aerial work platform or aerial work platform

Day 2

Instructor Evaluation

Each instructor must demonstrate their knowledge of the aerial work platform or aerial work platform.

On-the-job evaluation

Each instructor will demonstrate their skills by evaluating a participant on a platform lift or aerial work platform.