Our forklift training online courses increases forklift operator knowledge and hazard awareness.
A well-trained group of workers reduces the likelihood of workplace injuries, occupational diseases, and fatalities. A training certificate that can be downloaded or printed will be provided for each successfully completed course. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Ask us to help find a course.
Forklift Training (Counterbalanced)
Course Description
With thousands of lift truck-related injuries and fatalities occurring each year, this online Counterbalanced Forklifts course aims to reduce the risks related to sit-down, vertical mast forklifts by teaching you how to become a safe lift truck operator.
This course was written to comply with the requirements for theory training as outlined in:
- CSA Standard B335
- ANSI Standard B56.1
- OSHA 1910.178
Course Outline
- The need to reduce risk to people, products, and property
- Lift truck fundamentals, including components and their functions
- The principles of balance, stability, and capacity
- The importance of a pre-operational inspection
- The procedures for completing both a visual and operational inspection
- How to safely enter, exit, and operate lift trucks
- How to operate lift trucks around pedestrians
- Guidelines for parking a lift truck
- Safe methods for picking up, moving, and deploying loads
- Procedures for surviving incidents
- Safe procedures for fueling gasoline and diesel powered lift trucks
- Safe procedures for replacing liquid petroleum tanks
- The proper methods for changing, charging, and adding water to industrial batteries
- And more
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print. Please note that, in some jurisdictions, additional practical evaluation on equipment may be required to ensure regulatory compliance.
Course Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online Counterbalanced Forklifts course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course two times if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt. Supplemental materials for this course can be accessed online.
Pallet Jack Training (CAN)
Course Description
This course is designed to meet the Alberta Government requirements for equivalency for the Oilfield Driver Awareness (ODA) Course.
The program is designed for drivers of both light duty and semi-trailer drivers. To meet overall requirements drivers should also take an Hours of Service program. While this program has a fairly intensive Fatigue Module, some organizations may want to supplement with a full fatigue program.
Fleet Safety International does offer all of these courses online.
Course Outline
This online Pallet Jack Training (CAN) course covers the following topics:
- Capacity, Labels
- Brake Controls
- Stabilizers
- Accessories
- Center of Gravity
- Slopes
- Inspections
- Hazards
- Ergonomics
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 60 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.
Skid Steer Loader
Course Description
Skid steer loaders are one of the most recognizable pieces of equipment in the industry. Their versatility and small footprint make them an asset, but they can also present a hazard when misused or pushed to their limits.
This online Skid Steer Loader course is designed to teach you how to be a skilled and safe skid steer loader operator. The information in this course covers the basics you need to know regarding inspections, operation, and maintenance. By the end of the course, you’ll take away the techniques and procedures required to reduce the risk of incidents, injuries, and product and property damage.
Skid Steer Loader Course Standards
This course was designed to comply with the requirements for theory training as outlined in:
- CSA B335
- SAE J1388-2013
- 29 CFR 1926.20 and 21
- OSHA 1910.178
Course Outline
This online Skid Steer Loader course covers the following topics:
- Safe operator characteristics
- Skid steer loader laws and regulations
- Components, attachments, and safety devices
- Work site hazards
- Walk-around inspections
- Machine start-up
- Skid steer travel
- Loading buckets
- Levelling material
- Tip-overs
- Shutdown and parking
- Basic maintenance
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. Please note that, in some jurisdictions, additional practical evaluation on equipment may be required to ensure regulatory compliance.
Course Duration
Approximately 1.75 hours
Pass Mark
A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark.
Ground Disturbance Awareness Online
Telehandler (Variable Reach Forklift)
Course Description
When working with a telehandler (also known as a variable reach forklift, telescopic forklift, telescopic handler, or zoom boom), the biggest hazard is unsafe operation. Fortunately, this means that the majority of telehandler incidents and fatalities can be avoided through proper training.
This online Telehandler (Variable Reach Forklift) course is designed to help you develop the competency needed to operate your telehandler safely, while maintaining full control of the equipment and complying with the laws governing its operation. After completing this telehandler training, you will have learned your legislated responsibilities as a telehandler operator, how to identify telehandler components and their functions, how to travel and handle loads safely, and more.
Telehandler (Variable Reach Forklift) Standards
This course was written to comply with the requirements for theory training as outlined in:
- CSA Standard B335-15
- ANSI Standard B56.6
- OSHA 1910.178
Course Outline
This online Telehandler (Variable Reach Forklift) course covers the following topics:
- Telehandler components
- Safety symbols, operator’s manual, and load charts
- Site inspections
- Safe operation around power lines
- Walk-around inspections and function checks
- Legislated requirements for safe operation
- Safe travelling techniques
- The principles of balance and stability
- Centre of gravity
- Lift techniques
- Refuelling, parking, and shutting down a telehandler
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing. This certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of completion printed on the certificate unless otherwise specified by an employer, legislation, or other authority. For full certification, a practical skills assessment is required.
Course Duration
Approximately 75 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted in this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in effort to achieve the pass mark.
Forklift Operator Safety Training
Course Description
This all-in-one training course makes it easy to train your forklift operators as it covers safety topics that are critical to avoiding accidents and injuries including general safety, pre-operation, operation, load handling, fuel/battery maintenance, and specialized units.
After completing this course, it should be possible to:
- Perform a pre-operation forklift inspection
- Park and leave a forklift
- Refuel a forklift
- Explain the following:
- How forklifts differ from other vehicles
- The stability triangle
- Special features of motorized hand trucks and high lift units
- Guidelines for conducting regular maintenance on forklifts
- Guidelines for recording forklift modifications
Course Outline
- General safety
- Pre-operation
- Operation
- Load handling
- Fuel/battery maintenance
- Specialized units
Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.
Course Duration
Approximately 90 minutes
Pass Mark
Testing conducted in this course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. Participants are able to repeat the course twice if the pass mark is not achieved on the first attempt.
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