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Forklift license and safety training
We ensure lift truck operators receive comprehensive training.
Forklift Training
LIFT Training, a division of Liftow Limited, is reinventing the forklift training industry. By making it more accountable, accessible, effective and efficient. By refusing to compromise on quality for the sake of convenience. And by introducing a consistent standard of excellence that guarantees all operators receive the training they need to ensure a safe workplace.
We understand how important it is to do this job right. Anything less could risk the health and safety of operators and employees all over Canada and the world.
That’s why we don’t take shortcuts and we don’t cut corners. If it takes longer or requires more effort to do the right thing, then that’s what we do. We climb the walls others go around.
It takes a lot of work, unrelenting passion and bull-headed determination to change an industry. We have that. That’s why we are the knowledge leaders, technological pioneers, and recognized authorities throughout the business. And that’s why we are, and will remain, so many miles ahead of everyone in the business.
Our courses
Online Courses
What's included:
- Access your courses anytime, anywhere, with a computer, tablet or smartphone
- Videos, quizzes and interactive content designed for a proven learning experience
- Unlimited access. Take your courses at your time and pace
Get certified in just a few hours on all types of forklifts with our easy to use Forklift Theory program. Then you can complete the practical evaluation at your workplace or one of our training centres. Get certified on Counterbalance, Narrow Aisle Reach, Order pickers and Walkie-Rider pallet trucks.
This course introduces you to Canada’s Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, or WHMIS. WHMIS was created in 1988 to help protect workers by educating them about the hazardous materials they may use in their workplace. This program covers the WHMIS program from its beginning in 1988 to its most recent version – WHMIS 2015.
This fall protection / fall arrest program will provide your employees with the knowledge and training they need to safely work at heights in an industrial environment.
- Supervisor Safety Awareness
- Pedestrian Safety Awareness
- Supervisor & Pedestrian
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Blended and Instructor Led Courses
FORKLIFT (Counterbalance, Reach Truck, Order Picker and Walkie Pallet)
NEW OPERATOR TRAINING: 2-DAY - 3-DAY
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
ONLINE
This is a fully comprehensive course designed for an individual with little or no lift truck experience. This course is comprised of intensive classroom instruction, including discussion and a written test, as well as hands-on practical training and evaluation. Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a lift truck certificate as proof of training.
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER FORKLIFT: 2-DAY
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
This three-day course is geared towards your company’s dedicated trainer or an experienced presenter who has had exposure to the equipment. It is designed to provide your company with trainers who will have both factual knowledge as well as the ability to present the material to your operators. There is an explanation of mandatory training topics, liability, documentation, evaluation and practical hands on training, to ensure that the trainers understand relevant evaluation points. This class includes a reference manual, a workbook for trainers, sample documentation forms, and a certificate. This course can either be held on-site at your location, or at one of our Liftow Lift Truck Training Centres.
* Includes a DVD PowerPoint presentation covering a wide range of required course elements. Operator Pre-requisite required
OPERATOR REFRESHER
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
ONLINE
This course is designed for the operator who has previous certification, but requires updated training and legislation. Ministry guidelines and safe driving practices will be covered, and the program will be specifically geared to your application and equipment. This course will provide the attendee with a Lift Truck Certificate upon successful completion of the theoretical component.
eVALUATOR - A revolutionary new approach to in house training!
ONLINE
Our eVALUATOR program offers everything your Train the Trainer program should, but doesn’t. It’s an entirely new level of forklift training, ensuring the highest quality delivered in a consistent, innovative new way. This professional, comprehensive online course can be taken at home or workplace, on mobile phones, tablets or computers, providing increased safety and ultimate convenience.
CRANE (Bridge, Gantry, Semi-Gantry, Jib and Monorail)
RIGGING AND HOISTING TRAINING
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
A course to train operators on the principles of rigging and hoisting. Some of the topics included are:
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Inspection of Hoists and Slings
Basic Principles of Hoisting
Hitches and Sling Angles
Lifting Hardware & Attachments
Hoisting Safety
Hand Signals
OVERHEAD CRANE TRAINING
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
A program designed specifically for the novice crane operator. Topics covered include:
CSA B167-16
Occupational Health & Safety Act
Inspection of Cranes and Slings
Basic Principles
Hitches and Sling Angles
Lifting Hardware & Attachments
Crane Safety
Hand Signals
Turning Loads
Crane Operation on Actual Site
CRANE TRAIN-THE-TRAINER: 3- DAY OVERHEAD CRANE & RIGGING COURSE IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
AERIAL WORK PLATFORM (Scissor Lift, Boom and Portable Lift)
AERIAL WORK PLATFORM
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
ONLINE (TBA)
This well-balanced program is ideal for the operator who has no experience but would like to learn to operate an aerial work platform.
FALL ARREST TRAINING
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Fall protection legislation
- Employer, supervisor, worker responsibility
- Regulations for fall protection
- Standards for fall protection
- Fall protection system
- Talk about how to remove the hazard
- Explain what fall protection system involves
- Explain passive vs active systems
- Primary and secondary systems
- Fall protection considerations
- Swing fall and total fall distance
- Fall protection components: body support, connectors, anchorage, and rescue
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER: 2-DAY AERIAL WORK PLATFORM
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
ONLINE (TBA)
Liftow’s Aerial Work Platform Training is designed for both new and experienced operators. This course will discuss topics relating to the safe use and operation of aerial work platforms including: OSHA legislations, pre-operational inspections, battery care and maintenance.
* Includes a DVD PowerPoint presentation covering a wide range of required course elements. Operator Pre-requisite required.
CRANE (Bridge, Gantry, Semi-Gantry, Jib and Monorail)
WORKING AT HEIGHTS
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
ONLINE (TBA)
Our Working at Heights program is approved by the Chief Prevention Officer and is designed for any Ontario workers who may work at heights as part of their job. Anyone working at heights requires fall protection training (Ontario Regulation 213/91).
MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT
IN-CLASS
AT YOUR FACILITY
SKID STEER/ LOADER TRAINING
Some topics included are:
- Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Pedestrian Awareness
- Basic Principles & Operation
- Parts of a Loader/Bobcat
- Pre-Shift Operation
- General Safety Rules
- Hoisting Safety
- Hand Signals
OTHER COURSES
- BATTERY MAINTENANCE
- INDUSTRIAL UTILITY VEHICLE (TOW TRACTOR)
- TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS (GROUND)
- WHMIS Train-The-Trainer
Testimonials
Excellent service! They helped me find exactly what I needed in terms of forklift impact monitoring systems.
Sara Burt
Wow! Great service all-around. Customer relations seemed to be a top priority. They called to follow-up to ensure I was satisfied with their business. Much appreciated!
Nicole Loebach
I find the service we get from Liftow is top notch there technician are very knowledgeable about the equipment they sell. The sales team are very professional and were able to answer any question we had. I would not deal with no one else, they got the best forklifts on the market. Thanks for all the good service!
Stedman Letto
We have purchased two gently used electric walkies from Liftow and a used forklift, and we are extremely happy with the service and the equipment.
Caroline Bee
Seeing business through a customer's eyes is what I call customer vision - and that's what the Liftow team brings. Offering quality products and services in a customer focused way, adds long lasting value to those that look for and appreciate, a true bargain. They're a pleasure to work with.
Dan Cartmell
Good company to work with. The employees that I dealt with were knowledgeable. We rented a forklift to move some equipment internally and had absolutely no issues. Thanks again.
Darwin Cuneo
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