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Counterbalanced Forklift for Experienced Participants – $120

This training program is designed to meet the needs of the counterbalanced, sit-down, rider type lift truck operators, regardless of brand. The program addresses these issues:

• General lift truck fundamentals
• Principals of stability, balance and capacity
• The pre-operation inspection
• Safety guidelines for operating lift trucks
• Safe load handling techniques
• Fueling internal combustion powered lift trucks
• Charging/changing industrial batteries on electric powered trucks

This comprehensive program consists of the following:

• Classroom training on the theory of lift truck operation. Includes the use of workbooks and video.
• Hands on operation of the forklift.

Evaluations are based on performance by the participant of the following:
• Daily inspection procedure.
• Site inspection for hazards.
• Demonstration of safe operation of the machine.
• Completion of a quiz on all aspects of the operation of the equipment as well as the regulations relating to the safe operation of the equipment.

Instructor: Leavitt Machinery Operator Training

• Saturday, March 10, 2012
• Sunday, March 25, 2012
• Saturday, April 21, 2012
• Saturday, May 5, 2012
• Saturdy, June 9, 2012

8:00am – 4:00pm

PLEASE NOTE: This course will be taught at Leavitt Machinery, located at 51 Leeder Street, Coquitlam, BC.