Forklift Training Kingston

Kingston's Trusted Source for Professional Forklift Certification.

Get certified with Forklift Hub’s top-rated forklift training in Kingston! Our comprehensive courses cover everything from basic operation to advanced techniques, equipping you with the skills and confidence needed for any workplace.

Whether you're new to forklifts or renewing your certification, our hands-on, safety-focused training ensures you’re prepared for the job. Enroll today in Kingston’s leading forklift training program!

New Forklift Operator Course

Are you interested in starting a career as a forklift operator but have little to no experience? Our New Forklift Operator Course is perfect for you!

This comprehensive program covers essential topics, including:

  • Identifying forklift hazards

  • Lift truck design and classifications

  • Pre-operational checks and safety regulations

  • Fuel sources

  • Stability principles

Participants will benefit from multimedia presentations, interactive discussions, and workbooks for reinforcement. The course includes both written and practical assessments to ensure competency in safe and effective forklift operation.

Upon successful completion, you will earn a certificate, giving you the confidence to begin your forklift career.

Contact us today for more information and to register!

Operator Refresher Forklift Training Course

Our Operator Refresher Forklift Training course is designed to enhance your expertise with a focus on safe practices and compliance with current regulations. This course ensures you stay up-to-date.

The program offers a balanced mix of hands-on practical training and classroom instruction, covering essential areas such as:

  • Driving rules

  • Operating guidelines

  • Safety standards

By reinforcing adherence to these standards, our course aims to improve both safety and productivity.

If you've completed our Forklift Training or received certification from another provider and need to re-certify, contact us to check course availability.

Training Requirement: Operators must attend refresher training every three years as mandated by CSA B335-15.

Additionally, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires a written record of the operator’s name, training dates, classification, and the trainer’s name.

Propane Handling Course

Our Propane Handling Course equips you with essential skills and safety protocols for managing 33lb propane cylinders. Participants will learn to detect leaks through:

  • Smell (distinct odour)

  • Sound (hissing)

  • Sight (frost around leaks)

The course also covers proper techniques for safely changing, using, storing and inspecting cylinders.

Additionally, the training includes:

  • Emergency procedures

  • Legal requirements

  • Penalties for non-compliance

  • Proper use of PPE, such as gloves and eye protection

Given the widespread use of propane-powered forklifts in manufacturing, this training is vital for maintaining a safe workplace.

Enhance your skills and safety further by combining this course with forklift training. Contact us today for more information!

Pedestrian Awareness Course

Enhance workplace safety with our Pedestrian Awareness Course, designed for both forklift operators and non-operators, including visitors, office staff, and salespeople who may work near forklifts in warehouse or yard areas.

Given that nearly 20% of forklift accidents involve pedestrians, raising safety awareness is crucial. Our course covers essential topics to help prevent accidents, such as:

  • Traffic management

  • Safety equipment

  • Pedestrian behavior

The training emphasizes:

  • Alertness

  • Maintaining safe distances

  • Effective communication

Participants will learn to recognize warning signs and avoid common hazards, such as failing to see or hear forklifts.

Contact us today for more information and to improve workplace safety with comprehensive pedestrian awareness training!

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Course

Ensure safety and compliance with our Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Course, covering critical steps to control hazardous energy sources during equipment maintenance. This includes electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and thermal sources.

Proper lockout procedures are essential for preventing unexpected machine startups, significantly reducing the risk of workplace injuries or fatalities.

In this course, participants will learn to:

  • Safely shut down and isolate equipment

  • Block, secure, and apply/remove LOTO devices

  • Verify energy isolation

This training is required for employees servicing equipment, operators working nearby, and temporary or contractor staff. Employers must provide adequate instruction and supervision to ensure safety and compliance.

Contact us today for more details!

Elevated Working Platform (EWP) Course

Learn to safely operate, inspect, and use various aerial lifts with our Elevated Working Platform (EWP) Course. This course covers essential aerial lifts, including:

  • Scissor lifts

  • Boom lifts

  • Man lifts

  • Bucket lifts

The course covers:

  • Operator responsibilities

  • Control mechanisms

  • Proper PPE usage

  • Hazard identification

  • Rescue procedures

Training can be tailored to the types of lifts used at your workplace. Please note that this course does not replace the mandatory Working at Heights training for construction projects.

Contact us today for more information!

WHMIS Course

The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s comprehensive system for ensuring the safe use of hazardous materials in workplaces. It provides vital information through product labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and worker education programs.

Our WHMIS Course covers the latest classification rules, label requirements, and SDS formats under the Globally Harmonized System (GHS). Participants will learn to:

  • Interpret labels and pictograms

  • Recognize associated hazards

  • Implement safe procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

The course also includes emergency response protocols and compliance with legal requirements. Employers must ensure workers are WHMIS-trained to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

Contact us today for more information!

Other Training

Forklift Hub is dedicated to providing top-quality forklift training in Kingston, tailored to meet your safety needs.

If you require additional forklift-related training, such as:

  • Specialized equipment

  • Advanced safety protocols

  • Workplace-specific procedures

  • Working at Heights training

Contact us to discuss your unique requirements. We can arrange customized training solutions tailored to your workplace.

Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure safety and compliance in any environment.

Reach out today to explore how we can help create a safer, more productive workplace!

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