Need a forklift inspection? Wayco has "competent persons" on staff that can perform one for you as required by Ontario's Ministry of Labour's Occupational Health & Safety Act.

Since 1983, we’ve been inspecting, servicing, buying, and selling both new and used forklift equipment. Contact Wayco today to book an appointment.

Address: 30 Adam Ferrie Pl, Kitchener, ON N2E 2A9
Phone: (519) 748-5440
Email: info@wayco.ca

The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) requires that a "competent" person do forklift inspections. The experienced technicians at Wayco meet the requirements of competency, which include:

• Knowledge of the personal safety practices required to carry out routine and periodic inspections of lift trucks currently in use;

• Familiarity with the terms used by the Ontario Ministry of Labour's Guideline, of the documents mentioned in the Guideline, as well as industry terminology;

• An understanding of lift truck manuals, manufacturer's specifications, drawings, and their parts lists;

• Knowing the purpose and function of all the devices, accessories, and components usually found on powered lift trucks and being able to inspect them to determine whether or not they are working properly;

• Working knowledge of electrical and electronic control circuit principles

• Working knowledge of mechanical principles of structures, machines, mechanisms, etc.

• Working knowledge of pneumatic principles

LOAD-HANDLING CAPACITY

The load-handling capacity inspection will determine whether or not your lifting device is capable of handling its maximum rated load.

GENERAL SAFETY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

The government does not give specific, detailed requirements for the general safety and maintenance of powered lift trucks.

Instead, they give a very general statement that an employer must make sure that "any equipment is maintained in good condition."

They also state that a lifting device needs to be "constructed and equipped in a way to adequately ensure the safety of all workers."

During our full vehicle inspection, we will:

1. Examination: Carefully examine all of the sections required to make sure that your devices are running properly and safely.

2. Certification: Once your vehicles have been thoroughly inspected and found to be in proper working order, we can certify your equipment for you. You should keep this safety documentation organized and readily available for when an inspector shows up.

Contact Wayco today to schedule your lifting equipment inspection.

• Forklift trucks

• Cranes

• Hoists

• Lifts

• Elevating platforms

Initial Inspections of Load Capacities:

If you purchase a new or used lifting device, the load-handling capacity needs to be inspected by a "competent" person, before it is used "for the first time" and at least annually after that. The purchaser is responsible to get these inspections done.

If you lease a lift truck, your leasing company is responsible to get the lifting capacity inspected before you use it for the first time. Ongoing inspections are your responsibility.

On-Going Inspections:

After its initial inspections, you need to get a forklift inspection done at least once a year.

A good practice is doing it after every 2,000 hours of service.

If you use your forklift for double shifts or in severe environmental conditions, then you should get it inspected more often.

The forklift owner is responsible to make sure that periodic forklift inspections take place.

Employers need to ensure that regular inspections and repairs are carried out.