The ACTI Lift Truck Training Program is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely operate counterbalance and telescopic forklifts in various work environments. This training aligns with Alberta OH&S regulations, CSA B335 standards, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance and workplace safety.
Participants will learn how to conduct equipment inspections, operate lift trucks safely, handle loads correctly, and recognize hazards associated with lift truck operations. The course covers forklift classifications, stability principles, safe operating procedures, hazard awareness, and emergency response.
📌 Key Learning Modules:
- Regulatory Standards & Compliance: Understanding OH&S requirements, CSA B335 standards, and employer/worker responsibilities.
- Lift Truck Anatomy & Components: Identifying key components, performing pre-use inspections, and understanding load capacity.
- Stability, Load Handling & Weight Estimation: Learning about center of gravity, balance principles, and proper load handling.
- Safe Operation & Driving Techniques: Maneuvering in various conditions, operating in high-traffic areas, and avoiding tip-overs.
- Common Hazards & Risk Prevention: Recognizing potential dangers such as pedestrian collisions, load instability, and power line contact.
- Emergency Preparedness & Incident Response: Implementing safe shutdown procedures, parking protocols, and emergency response planning.
✅ Upon Completion:
Upon successfully completing the ACTI Lift Truck Training Program, participants will be able to:
- ✅ **Understand and apply** OH&S regulations, CSA B335 standards, and site-specific lift truck requirements.
- ✅ **Conduct pre-use inspections** and recognize defects that require maintenance or repair.
- ✅ **Safely operate counterbalance and telescopic forklifts** while maintaining stability and handling loads correctly.
- ✅ **Recognize common lift truck hazards** and implement best practices to prevent workplace incidents.
- ✅ **Develop and follow emergency response plans** for lift-related incidents and equipment failures.
- ✅ **Pass a written knowledge assessment** (minimum 80%) and successfully complete the practical evaluation.
Participants who meet all course requirements will receive an ACTI Lift Truck Operator Certification, recognized across Canada, ensuring they are qualified to operate lift trucks safely in construction, industrial, and warehouse environments.