Forklift Training Barrie
Professional Certification Courses to Enhance Your Skills and Advance Your Career
Earn your certification with Forklift Hub’s expert forklift training in Barrie! Our all-inclusive courses range from beginner fundamentals to advanced operating techniques, giving you the skills and confidence to succeed in any work environment.
Whether you’re just starting with forklifts or need to renew your certification, our hands-on training ensures a focus on safety and effective learning. Join us today for the best forklift training Barrie has to offer!
Forklift Training Barrie: Available Courses
Explore the courses below to learn more and register.
New Forklift Operator Course
Our New Forklift Operator Course is ideal for individuals with little or no previous forklift experience.
This comprehensive program teaches safe and effective forklift operation, with both written and practical assessments to ensure competency.
Training covers essential topics such as:
Identifying forklift hazards
Lift truck design and classifications
Pre-operational checks, safety regulations
Fuel sources
Stability principles
Participants will engage in multimedia presentations, interactive discussions, and receive workbooks for reinforcement.
Upon successful completion, you will earn a certificate to begin your forklift career confidently.
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Operator Refresher Forklift Training Course
Our Operator Refresher Forklift Training course is designed to refresh and enhance your forklift operation skills, focusing on safe practices and compliance with current regulations.
This course reinforces adherence to driving rules, operating guidelines, and safety standards to improve both safety and productivity.
The program includes a balanced mix of hands-on practical training and classroom instruction for a comprehensive learning experience.
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.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) also requires a written record of the operator’s name, training dates, classification, and the trainer’s name.
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Propane Handling Course
Our Propane Handling Course teaches essential skills and safety protocols for handling 33lb propane cylinders.
Participants will learn how to detect leaks by smell (distinct odor), sound (hissing), and sight (frost around leaks). The course also covers proper techniques for safely:
Changing
Using
Storing
Inspecting propane cylinders
Training includes emergency procedures, legal requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and the proper use of PPE, such as gloves and eye protection.
With propane-powered forklifts commonly used in manufacturing, this training is crucial for maintaining a safe workplace.
Combine this course with forklift training to further enhance your skills and safety.
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Pedestrian Awareness Course
Our Pedestrian Awareness Course is designed for both forklift operators and non-operators.
This would include people who are visitors, office staff, and salespeople who may work near forklifts in warehouse or yard areas.
With nearly 20% of forklift accidents involving pedestrians, raising safety awareness is crucial. This course covers key topics to help prevent accidents:
Traffic management
Safety equipment
Pedestrian behavior
Emphasizing alertness, maintaining safe distances, and effective communication, the course teaches how to recognize warning signs and avoid common hazards, such as failing to see or hear forklifts.
Improve workplace safety with comprehensive pedestrian awareness training.
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Course
Our Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Course covers the critical steps to control hazardous energy sources during equipment maintenance.
This would include electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and thermal sources.
Proper lockout procedures are vital for preventing unexpected machine startups, which can significantly reduce 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.
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Elevated Working Platform (EWP) Course
Our Elevated Working Platform (EWP) Course will teach you how to safely operate, inspect, and use various aerial lifts, including:
Scissor lifts
Boom lifts
Man lifts
Bucket lifts
These platforms are essential for safely accessing high areas such as those found in retail, construction, and warehouse settings.
The course includes operator responsibilities, control mechanisms, proper PPE usage, hazard identification, and rescue procedures. You can have your training tailored to the types of lifts used at your workplace.
Note: This course does not replace the mandatory Working at Heights training for construction projects.
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WHMIS Course
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada’s comprehensive system for ensuring the safe use of hazardous materials in workplaces.
It provides critical 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 how to:
Interpret labels and pictograms
Recognize associated hazards
Implement safe procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
The course also covers emergency response protocols and compliance with legal requirements.
Employers must ensure workers are WHMIS-trained to promote a safe and compliant workplace.
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Other Training
Forklift Hub is here to provide top-quality forklift training in Barrie to meet your safety needs.
If you require additional forklift-related training, including:
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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