Forklift Training

Get Your Forklift Operators in Top Form

Not only do lost man-days and equipment downtime cost you thousands of dollars, but studies show that an effective training program can improve operator safety performance by up to 70%:

• Reduce Damage to Inventory
  Sharper skills mean less inventory mishandling, and fewer write-offs
• Reduce Damage to Rack
  You'd be surprised at how much you can save
• Reduce Maintenance Costs
  Properly used equipment requires less maintenance
• Increase Uptime
  Less maintenance results in more hours a machine can be productive
• Reduce WSIB Premiums
  Improved safety track record usually means lower annual premiums
• Increased Productivity
  Reduced accidents boost work hours; safety and production go hand in hand

Here are five safety pointers from the Transportation Health and Safety Association of Ontario:

1. Don't just train equipment operators. Be sure to include supervisors and any other employees who might walk or work near the equipment.
2. Don't stop at training courses. Test each employee after the course and re-train any workers who didn't understand the material. Keep a file on each employee to record all the training received, as well as test results.
3. Keep in mind that "worker" includes everyone at the company - right up to the president and CEO. That means management has to be aware of safety hazards in all areas of the building, from the warehouse to the boardroom.
4. Provide a forum for employees to express concerns about hazards and dangers to senior management.
5. Make sure supervisors enforce safety rules. In a court case, you'd also have to prove they were competent, meaning knowledgeable about safety laws and hazards, with experience in training employees.
   

Contact a Johnston Representative

For more information on training, please contact your Johnston representative or fill out our online form below.

Head Office: 1-800-668-5586
Branch Offices: Click here for your local branch number.

Contact Form: Click here to fill out a contact request and Johnston will contact you.

Active links below take you to more detailed course information:

• New Operator Training
• Train the Trainer (including the Training Kit)
• Refresher Operator Training
• Fall Protection Training
• Scissor Lift and Boom Lift (AWP) Training - New
• Mix Group Operator Training
• Propane Cylinder Exchange