Powered Pallet Truck Training

Program is for: Everybody Location: Anywhere in Metro Vancouver Duration: 1/2 day* Price: $110 per person We have group rates!

Ensure your operators have the knowledge and ability they need to use this versatile equipment in your workplace. New operators will learn to use the powered pallet truck safely and confidently while experienced operators build safe skills and gain helpful tips.

A proper understanding of this equipment is essential to its safe usage. Many people don’t know that this is the MHE most likely to cause injury. Proper training is required by WorkSafeBC.

This 4 part program meets the federal and regional training requirements and provides trainees with knowledge and practice they need to operate this equipment safely and effectively in real workplace situations. All of our sessions are for Vancouver Businesses.

Program Components

Phase 1: Theory Training

Trainees participate in a 2 hour class that will increase their knowledge of the powered pallet truck and safe operating procedures. Major topics covered are:

• Rules and Regulations
• Major components and functions
• Pre-use Inspections
• Safe work practices
• Batteries and recharging

Phase 2: Theory Evaluation

Trainees will complete a written or oral test to demonstrate their knowledge of powered pallet truck theory. The tests are graded and reviewed with the trainees to ensure a firm grasp of the material covered.

Phase 3: Hands-On Training

Under the watchful eye of an experienced instructor trainees practice using the powered pallet truck. They practice doing the tasks they will be expected to perform at work and gain useful operational tips and advice from an instructor. Upon completing this phase of training every trainee will have the skills needed to perform:

• Pre-Use Inspections
• Safe work practices
• Loading and Unloading practices
• Safe traveling in a worksite
• Parking and shut-down
• Recharging

Phase 4: Practical Evaluation

Every trainee performs several tasks while being evaluated by an experienced instructor. Following the evaluation all trainees are debriefed and made aware of their operational strengths and weaknesses.

Those who achieve a score of 80% on this evaluation and demonstrate operational ability become On-Site Certified Operators.

* Program duration is approximate. The trainee’s knowledge and operational ability are what is important.

Anywhere in Metro Vancouver
Happy customers in Surrey, Richmond, Coquitlam, Vancouver, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Port Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, Port Moody, Delta, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows.