To obtain a reach truck license an Operator Training course is designed by the CSA Standard B335-15 – The CSA Safety Standard for Lift Trucks (B335-15) identifies the knowledge and practical skills needed by lift truck operators. The practical evaluation requires lift truck operators to demonstrate a skill level equal or greater to the industry-accepted standards of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation 851.
What Is A Narrow Aisle Reach Truck?
Operating a narrow aisle lift truck safely demands skill and experience, which is why only trained and authorized people may use them. Lift truck operations involve more than the individual operator, truck, and operating environment. For optimum performance and safety, it requires all of those factors to work together.
Narrow aisle lift trucks have the capacity to turn in tight aisles and restricted spaces and can lift loads to heights exceeding 28 feet. A fully loaded truck can weigh more than 12,000 pounds, that’s roughly equivalent to 4 cars.
What Can Cause A Reach Truck To Tip Over?
One of the primary reasons a reach truck can tip over is the following
- Overloading
- Traveling with a load elevated
- Braking or accelerating while turning
- The load is not centered correctly
- Excessive speed
- Falling from docks. dock plates, trucks, and trailers
You can be seriously injured or even killed in a tip-over accident. With a sit-down forklift operators are trained to stay in the operator’s compartment during a tip-over to minimize the risk of injury. With a stand-up reach truck, you are trained to step off the rear end of the reach truck in order to minimize the risk of injury.
Who Can Use A Reach Truck?
The Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard B335-04 for Industrial Lift Truck Operator Training defines a lift truck operator as a person who is trained in accordance with the standard and authorized by the person’s employer to be in control of the reach truck. Read the following link to get more information regarding CSA Standards.
The standard specifies the requirements that must be met for operator training. A competent reach truck operator must understand his/her duties, rights, and responsibilities outlined under the federal and provincial legislation and Ontario Ministry of Labor guidelines.
Safety is not something that anyone sets out to ignore, but tight schedules, heavy equipment, pedestrian traffic, and congested workspace can sometimes compromise safety. every year in Canada, there are thousands of lift truck accidents, many of which result in death. Safety should be the number 1 priority.
Do You Need a Reach Truck License?
The answer to this question is yes. In order to operate a reach truck you need a reach truck license or reach truck certificate. In order to obtain this you need to be trained by a certified trainer.
Does A Reach Truck License Expire?
Reach Truck certifications are valid for 3 years. After three years, you will need theory and practical reassessment in order to get recertified and be able to continue to operate a forklift in compliance with Ontario’s safety regulations.
Reach Truck Safety should be taken very seriously as a reach truck is a heavy and powerful machine capable of lifting extremely heavy loads to great heights. Having the proper training ensures the operator is a compliant and knowledgeable forklift operator and abides by all safety regulations set by the MOL (Ministry of Labor) and the Canadian Safety association.
What You Will Learn Taking A Reach Truck Training Course?
Reach Truck Operator Government legislation
- Employers, Supervisors, and worker responsibilities
- Pre-operational checks
- Inspection, maintenance, and records
- Lift capacity and load limitations
- Battery Safety for Reach trucks
- Safe operating procedures
How Long Is The Training To Become a Reach Truck Licensed?
The Reach Truck Training Course is 4-6 hours depending on the number of participants. In-class theory with a practical driving assessment in their own warehouse setting.
After completing the training course, each operator’s theory knowledge will be assessed using a multiple-choice test and practical evaluation of their ability to operate a Reach Truck in a safe and efficient manner. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, each operator will receive a wallet-size ID forklift license and Certificate of Achievement.
Training should only be conducted by an authorized trainer who has been trained in accordance with government regulations. Having a competent trainer will ensure that the training provided will meet or exceed training expectations. AI Forklift Training Ltd is your number 1 choice for all your training needs.
