​Safety 1st Fork Lift Training Inc. programs are site-specific. All courses, instructions ​and practical on-truck training including operator evaluations are done on client’s premises. Operators are tested under actual plant/warehouse operating situations encountered ​by the operator, on the specific lift truck he/she is or will be authorized to operate.​ The 8 hour course contains subject matter which is relevant
​to the certification of lift truck operators on ITA Class I, II, III, IV & V Lift Trucks.

Part 1 - Classroom Lift Truck Safety Course
Safety 1st Fork Lift Training Inc. Karsten H. Reitz Certified Trainer Tel: 705-436-6303 Fax: 705-436-5294 Serving Toronto + GTA ​and All Areas Between Niagara Falls to North Bay,
​Goderich to Peterborough since 1997 ​www.safety1stforklifttraininginc.ca is designed and maintained by www.infinitegraphicimaging.com
SITE SPECIFIC TRAINING ONLY - WE COME TO YOU
Tel: 705-436-6303
Lift Truck Operator Training Courses

Part 2 - Operator Practical On-Truck Evaluation & Testing

▪ Sample of Course Components:
▪ Lift Truck Critical Injury Accidents
▪ Occupational Health & Safety Legislation
▪ Duties of the Employer; Supervisor; Worker
▪ Offences & Penalties 
▪ Regulation 851
▪ CSA B335-15 
▪ Material Handling . Pedestrian Awareness


▪Workplace Specific Hazards
▪Effects of Attachments on Lift Truck & Load Stability
▪ Effects of Inclines, Uneven Surfaces on Lift Truck & Loads ▪ Load Integrity
▪ Load Centers ▪ Combined Center of Gravity ▪ Stability Triangle/Trapezoid
▪ Lift Truck Operating Techniques and Practices
▪ Propane Safety, Cylinder Changing, Handling & Storing Procedures.
▪ Safe Battery Handling, Charging & Watering Procedures
▪ Multiple Choice Operator Written Exam at completion of classroom course



▪ Pre-Shift Inspection of Lift Truck ▪ Propane Cylinder Changing Procedures
▪ Forward, Reverse & Turning Procedures with Empty/Loaded Lift Truck
▪ Correct Operation of Hydraulic Controls
▪ Safe Load Handling Procedures, Pickup, Depositing, Stacking
▪ Pedestrian Awareness & Safety
▪ Plant, Warehouse, Ramp, Yard Traffic Safety & Regulations
▪ Shipping/Receiving Safety, Restraining Trucks & Trailers
▪ Loading/Unloading Trucks & Trailers, Designated Driver Waiting Area​
A complete and comprehensive training report, operator certificates and ID cards (valid for 3 years) are issued on successful conclusion of all training courses.
Tel: 705-436-6303
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Serving Toronto + GTA and All Areas Between Niagara Falls to North Bay, Goderich to Peterborough since 1997