Do all operators have to be trained?

According to regulations, each individual that operates mobile equipment must be trained and certified prior to operating the equipment in the workplace. This applies to experienced operators, new or part-time employees and contractors.

When do operators need re-training?

Most North American regulatory authorities mandate that an operator be re-trained and certified every three years. Re-training and certification is also required when:

What is criminal negligence?

The act of being criminally negligent is knowing that the task(s) or operation(s) performed is unsafe or against the regulatory requirements. In other words, recklessly acting without reasonable caution and putting another person at risk of injury or death.

What is the training standard?

Depending on the mobile equipment, the standards that are referred to by Regulations are the CSA and ANSI standards. (Canadian Standards Association and American National Standards Institute

What is due diligence?

Taking all reasonable care to protect the well being of employees or co-workers.

When does the operator need to inspect the equipment?

As per regulations, each and every operator, prior to operating the equipment, must conduct a pre-operational inspection. The pre-use inspection must be documented and retained by the company for a minimum of one year. The equipment should not be used if any items on the pre-use inspection indicate that the equipment is in an unsafe condition or that the equipment is not operating as per the conditions of the manufacturer.

When does the operator need to inspect the equipment?

As per regulations, each and every operator, prior to operating the equipment, must conduct a pre-operational inspection. The pre-use inspection must be documented and retained by the company for a minimum of one year. The equipment should not be used if any items on the pre-use inspection indicate that the equipment is in an unsafe condition or that the equipment is not operating as per the conditions of the manufacturer.

Can our company modify or repair our equipment?

The only personnel that should attempt to modify or repair the equipment is a mechanic certified by the manufacturer. Before any attempts are made by the company, ensure that you have documentation from the manufacturer stating the company can repair/modify the equipment.

onsitetrainer – Onsite Equipment Training Services

onsitetrainers

Attention Safety Officers and HR managers

Do you want your forklift train the trainer program to save you time and money, while increasing your production?

previously trained clients

FACTS:

Government laws demand you train and certify your equipment operators.
Training your in house trainers doesn’t have to be so difficult and expensive.
Some training providers make the process more difficult than it needs to be. With attendee minimums, inflexible schedules, and whatever else they can throw at you. Makes you think they just enjoy saying the words- NOT POSSIBLE. Sorry.
Our Online Program will get you compliant with OSHA standards. You will get compliant and save money, time, and unnecessary difficulty. Attendee Minimums, hard to meet schedules, and unnecessary hassle are deal breakers for our clients. They can’t and don’t put up with it, neither should you!

The Costs to think about:

Wages.

Staff are being paid to be in a training course, sometimes for a whole week. Why?

Price Tag.

Some companies charge $3K per person or more and often you have to send your trainer out of town and pay for flights and accomodations. Adds up quickly doesn’t it?

Select The course(s) you would like your trainer to attend below
Provide us with the trainer’s full name and email address
Click the send button.
We register your trainer(s) and send them the course links.
Once you trainer has passed the course(s) their certificate will be stored in Walletcard and they can start training your staff!

why choose onsite

You will Meet and exceed OSHA standards for in house Forklift Trainers.
NO Minimum Trainees.
Save 50- 80% of your Train The Trainer Cost by going online.
Combine your courses to get all the training you need and enjoy deep discounts.
Your trainers can immediately train your staff once they complete the course.

Get access to operator manuals and online blended courses to train your staff.
With blended online programs you trainers only need to complete practical evaluations of employees. You don’t need to stop a whole team from working anymore. Your trainer can evaluate one at a time.
Your company gets a FREE Walletcard account to store your trainer’s certificates and advanced features to manage your employees..

What’s in the program?

Review of applicable regulations (federal, state/provincial and relevant standards)
Review company polices
Discuss Due Diligence
Review Criminal Negligence and consequences to employers, trainers, supervisors and employees
Traits of an Effective Trainer
Review Operator Training Guide (Trainee Presentations)
Review Equipment Features, Stability, Operating Procedures, Parking and Fueling /Charging Procedures
Conducting Practical Training (Theory and Equipment based)

Pre-Use Inspections (How to conduct and effectively document)
Safe Operating Procedures
Conducting Operator Evaluations (Theory and Equipment based)
Steps to effectively document the training process
Trainer Testing (Equipment Knowledge, Trainer Knowledge, Documentation Procedures)
Review site-specific safety concerns
Discuss lesson planning
Discuss ongoing Support

Simple Process

Select The course(s) you would like your trainer to attend below
Provide us with the trainer’s full name and email address
Click the send button.
We register your trainer(s) and send them the course links.
Once you trainer has passed the course(s) their certificate will be stored in Walletcard and they can start training your staff!

testimonials

On-site Training Services has provided us with great quality services for the last few years. The trainer was thorough, reliable, friendly and professional. The best part is they come to us whenever we need them. I recommend On-site Equipment Trainers to anyone that wants their operators certified conveniently and without any complications.

Kailee Poklitar

Mercedes-Benz Winnipeg

The courses have always been very professional and reputable. A certification from this group will get you recognized as being professional, and your operators will be much better for it and it will show others working in proximity what are safe operating procedures. I would indeed recommend this service to any business in need of certification.

GEORGE ANSEEUW

COMSTOCK CANADA

ADOLF REGIER

TERVITA CORPORATION