Hamilton Counterbalance Forklift License - When operated by completely trained operators, forklifts could become a major advantage for firms and companies. We can offer your personnel a thorough training program that covers all aspects of operating a powered lift equipment. Counterbalance forklift training provides forklift operators with the knowledge and practical skills required to efficiently and safely operate forklifts. The program offers a combination of classroom theory, participant observation and hands-on training within a warehouse-type atmosphere. Training could be on site and/or customized.
The course goes through the lift truck basics, regulations and rules, components, factors affecting stability and load centres. Procedures regarding the general operation of the forklift is taught, in addition to circle checks, startup, forward/reverse on level ground, shutdown, and operating around other individuals. Load handling topics include load pickup and placement, selection of loads, load security and integrity, loading and off-loading trailers. People participating will learn operational maintenance procedures, like refueling and recharging. Workplace safety issues will be talked about. Those participating will 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 face severe penalties if national and industry rules are not followed in the operation of forklifts. Workers who operate a reach truck or forklift ought to be knowledgeable regarding the guidelines concerning their safe operation. Training is suggested for any person applying for work which needs forklift operation.
In our small personalized classes, we provide both in-class theory and hands-on training. The options for personalized training will include refresher or entry level courses.
Entry-level Course Outline:
This course is for anyone entering the work force as a forklift operator. Students who are successful should finish the program and pass a series of written and practical exams. Subject matter comprises: basics of powered lift trucks; general operating procedures; load handling; operational maintenance; basic rules and regulations, workplace safety.