S-2.1, r. 13 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety

Section 256.3 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

256.3. Training of operator: A fork lift truck must be operated only by an operator who has undergone

(1)  training including

(a)  basic notions concerning fork lift trucks;

(b)  the work environment and how it affects the operation of a fork lift truck;

(c)  the operation of a fork lift truck; and

(d)  safety rules and measures; and

(2)  practical training under the supervision of an instructor and dealing with the operation of a fork lift truck such as starting, moving and stopping, handling loads and any other manoeuvre necessary to operate a fork lift truck.

The practical training must begin, if possible, outside of the area used for current operations and then be completed in the regular work area.

In addition, the training prescribed in subparagraphs 1 and 2 must include the directives concerning the work environment, its specific conditions and the type of fork lift truck to be operated.

O.C. 1120-2006, s. 4.