Description
Forklift Training
(Also Known as Lift Truck Operator Training)
Course Details
For this course, we conduct the training at your facility to ensure the best custom training for your staff. By completing the training on-site it will also help to save you travel costs, and the additional time needed to travel to a training facility.
Regulations made under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act require that an employer ensures that the powered lift truck operator is a “competent person”. This training program will teach employees the knowledge and skills required for safe lift truck operation as laid out in the “Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s Guideline for the Safe Operation and Maintenance of Powered Lift Trucks”.
In our interactive eight-hour training program, your staff will learn the essential principles involved in the safe operation of a lift truck. Participants will learn about the limitations that affect truck stability and safe loading criteria. Operators will be able to recognize the hazards ahead of time that present a risk to themselves and those around the truck. A complete understanding of the fundamentals of handling high-risk loads as well as the legal responsibilities associated with lift trucks will also be covered.
Course Details
For this course, we conduct the training at your facility to ensure the best custom training for your staff. By completing the training on-site it will also help to save you travel costs, and the additional time needed to travel to a training facility.
Regulations made under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act require that an employer ensures that the powered lift truck operator is a “competent person”. This training program will teach employees the knowledge and skills required for safe lift truck operation as laid out in the “Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development’s Guideline for the Safe Operation and Maintenance of Powered Lift Trucks”.
In our interactive eight-hour training program, your staff will learn the essential principles involved in the safe operation of a lift truck. Participants will learn about the limitations that affect truck stability and safe loading criteria. Operators will be able to recognize the hazards ahead of time that present a risk to themselves and those around the truck. A complete understanding of the fundamentals of handling high-risk loads as well as the legal responsibilities associated with lift trucks will also be covered.
Course Duration:
8 Hours
Training Is Valid For:
3 years from the date of successful completion.
Materials Provided:
Course materials, videos and participant workbooks.
Certificate Issued:
Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate and wallet card showing proof of their training.
No Charge Cancellation:
If you cannot attend, contact us at least 5 business days prior to receive a full refund.
What The Course Includes
Classes & Types of Lift Trucks
Legislation & Standards
Lift Truck Features & Safety Equipment
Basic Hydraulics
Pre-Operational Inspection
Start-Up, Mounting & Dismounting
Stability Principles of Lift Trucks
Travelling With and Without a Load
Load Lifting, Handling & Stacking
Capacity & Load Charts
Operating Hazards & Precautions
Refuelling (Propane Exchange)
Book A Private Session
Need to train your entire team at once? Our private sessions bring expert instructors directly to your workplace, delivering customized training tailored to your specific equipment, procedures, and safety challenges. Whether at your facility or one of our training centres, we’ll work with your schedule and operational needs.
“Outstanding service provided by ACUTE, right from the customer support end, right through to the delivery of the session. Always professional, quick to respond, and always delivering services that exceed my expectations. ACUTE has an amazing team that is always helping us achieve better health and safety performance. We are so grateful to have such a tremendous resource in ACUTE!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should enroll in forklift training?
Forklift training is required for anyone who operates powered lift trucks in the workplace, including warehouse workers, logistics personnel, and manufacturing operators. Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act mandates that employers ensure all lift truck operators are “competent persons.” Supervisors, lead hands, and health and safety committee members also benefit from this training to understand operational requirements and workplace hazards. Whether you’re new to operating forklifts or need to refresh your skills, this certification ensures you meet legal requirements and can operate equipment safely.
How long does forklift certification take in Ontario?
ACUTE’s forklift training program is completed in one full day (8 hours). The course combines classroom instruction with hands-on training and practical skills evaluation conducted directly at your facility. This approach ensures operators receive training on the specific class of lift truck they’ll be using in their workplace.
Is forklift training done at my workplace or at your facility?
We conduct all forklift training on-site at your facility. This customized approach allows your staff to train on the actual equipment they’ll be operating and in the environment where they work. Our instructors bring all necessary training materials and adapt the program to address the specific hazards and operational considerations unique to your workplace.
Why Choose Our Training
For 30 years, ACUTE has been Southwestern Ontario’s trusted partner for comprehensive safety training, on-site services, and consulting solutions. We don‘t just teach safety, we build safer workplaces.
Proven Track Record
Three decades serving Southwestern Ontario’s industrial, construction, and manufacturing sectors with measurable safety improvements.
Expert Team
Our safety professionals combine extensive field experience with industry expertise to deliver practical solutions that work.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our facilities feature specialized training equipment and simulation environments, with our Waterloo location serving as our flagship Safety Centre of Excellence.
Training Hub Locations Across Ontario
We provide accessible training locations across Ontario equipped and designed to facilitate experience-based, practical learning. Whether at our facilities in Waterloo, London, or other regional centres, our public classes bring together safety professionals in environments designed for interactive discussion and hands-on learning.
Southwestern Ontario Training Centres
Central Ontario Training Centres
Have Questions?
Whether you need to register for a public course or want to discuss private training for your team, our safety experts are here to help. With nearly 30 years of experience serving Ontario workplaces, ACUTE delivers practical, hands-on training that prepares your team for real-world safety challenges. Contact us today to start the discussion.
