Forklift Training Information Please Call (403) 243-4152

Is Safety important to you?

Bugle Forklift operator safety training prevents damage to:
products, property and most importantly people!

Rates: $175.00 per person for a single registration

Rates: $160.00 per person for multiple registrations

Courses are offered on a regular basis and consist of one day training which includes in class, practical instruction and operation of a forklift on a test course.  A pizza lunch is provided including beverages.  Training starts at 7:45am and runs until 3:30pm.

Note: students should have some experience or an employer willing to provide some forklift operating time prior to enrollment.

* The ability to read and write english is mandatory.


Course Curriculum

Introduction

  • The elements of a professional operator
  • Type of forklift trucks by style
  • Masts
  • Inspections and maintenance
  • Refuelling your vehicle
  • Review: Getting started

Safe Operating Principles

  • The capacity data place
  • Three point suspension
  • The center of gravity shifts
  • Effects of tilting the mast
  • Stability principle
  • Pallet Safety
  • Forklift manoeuvring
  • Transporting a load
  • Handling principles
  • Load handling review

Ramp Operations

  • Loading dock and trailer safety
  • Ramp, dock, Elevator and trailer review

Safety Precautions and Operations Rules

  • Walk away from tip overs
  • Operator's daily checklist (Electric)
  • Operator's daily checklist (Internal Combustion)

Final Testing

  • Testing involves the actual operation of a forklift on a test course and a written exam.