Forklift Training Oshawa
Expert Certification Courses to Elevate Your Skills and Career
Get certified with Forklift Hub’s expert forklift training in Oshawa! Our comprehensive courses cover everything from beginner basics to advanced operation techniques, ensuring you gain the skills and confidence to excel in the workplace.
Whether you’re new to forklifts or looking to refresh your certification, we offer hands-on training designed for safety and success. Join us today for the best forklift training Oshawa has to offer and take the next step in your career!
Forklift Training Oshawa: Courses We Offer
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New Forklift Operator Course
Our New Forklift Operator course is perfect for individuals with little or no prior forklift experience. This comprehensive training program covers everything you need to operate a forklift safely and effectively, including a written and practical skills assessment to validate your competency.
Training Topics Include:
Identifying forklift hazards
Lift truck design and classifications
Pre-operational checks (theory and practical)
Standards, regulations, and responsibilities
Fuel sources and stability principles
Safe operating procedures
Participants will learn the latest legislative information through engaging multimedia presentations and interactive discussions, reinforced with workbooks and supplementary handouts. Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate to kickstart your forklift career.
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Operator Refresher Forklift Training Course
Our Operator Refresher Forklift Training course is designed to enhance and refresh your forklift operation skills, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe operating practices. This course reinforces adherence to current driving and operating rules, regulations, and guidelines to promote safety and boost productivity.
Similar to the New Operator Course, this program is divided into equal parts hands-on practical training and classroom instruction for a well-rounded learning experience.
If you’ve previously completed our Forklift Training certification or have been trained by another qualified provider and need to re-certify, contact our Operator Training department to check course availability.
Refresher Training Requirement: Forklift operators must attend refresher training every three years, as mandated by CSA legislation B335-15. The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) also requires a written record documenting the operator’s name, training dates, classification, and the trainer’s name.
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Propane Handling Course
Our Propane Handling Course covers the essential skills and safety techniques for handling 33lb propane cylinders.
Participants will learn how to inspect for leaks through smell (distinct odour), sound (hissing), and sight (frost around leaks). The course also includes proper techniques for safety:
Changing
Using
Storing
Inspecting propane cylinders
Training covers emergency procedures, legal requirements, penalties for non-compliance, and the use of PPE (gloves and eye protection).
Since propane-fueled forklifts are common in manufacturing, proper training is vital for a safer workplace.
Combine this course with forklift training to enhance your skills and ensure safety.
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Pedestrian Awareness Course
Our Pedestrian Awareness Course is designed for both forklift operators and non-operators—such as visitors, office staff, and salespeople—who may enter warehouse or yard areas.
With nearly 20% of forklift accidents involving pedestrians, safety awareness is essential.
The course covers the following topics which will help prevent accidents:
Traffic management
Safety equipment
Pedestrian behaviour
It emphasizes staying alert, maintaining safe distances, and effective communication between pedestrians and operators.
Participants will learn to recognize warning signs and avoid common hazards, such as failing to see, hear, or stay clear of forklifts. Create a safer workplace with proper pedestrian safety training.
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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Course
Our Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Course teaches the essential steps to control hazardous energy sources—such as electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and thermal—during equipment maintenance or servicing.
Proper lockout procedures help prevent unexpected machine startups, reducing the risk of workplace injuries or fatalities.
Participants will learn how to:
Safely shut down
Isolate, block, and secure equipment
Apply and remove LOTO devices
Verify energy isolation
Training is required for all employees servicing equipment, operators working nearby, and temporary or contractor personnel.
Employers must provide instruction and supervision to ensure compliance and a safer work environment.
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Elevated Working Platform (EWP) Course
Our Elevated Working Platform (EWP) Course covers the safe operation, inspection, and use of various aerial lifts, including the following:
Scissor lifts
Boom lifts
Man lifts
Bucket lifts
These platforms are essential for reaching high areas safely in settings like retail, construction, and warehouses.
The course covers operator responsibilities, control mechanisms, PPE usage, hazard identification, and rescue procedures.
Training can be customized based on the types of lifts used at your workplace.
Note: This course does not replace the mandatory Working at Heights training for construction.
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WHMIS Course
The Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) is Canada's comprehensive plan for providing information on the safe use of hazardous materials in workplaces.
It delivers crucial details through product labels, safety data sheets (SDS), and worker education programs. Our WHMIS course covers the newest classification rules, label requirements, and SDS formats introduced with GHS.
Participants will learn to interpret labels and pictograms, understand associated hazards, and implement safe procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous products.
The course also addresses emergency response protocols and compliance with legal requirements.
Employers are legally obligated to ensure workers are trained in WHMIS to maintain a safe workplace. This training is essential for recognizing hazards and preventing workplace injuries or illnesses.
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Other Training
We’re here to help you get the best forklift training Oshawa has to offer.
Reach out to us If you need additional forklift-related safety training including:
Specialized equipment
Advanced safety protocols
Workplace-specific procedures
Working at Heights training
If you have unique training needs beyond our standard courses, Contact us, and we’ll work with you to arrange customized training solutions.
Our goal is to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to promote safety and compliance in every workplace.
Reach out today to discuss your specific requirements, and let us help you create a safer, more productive work environment!
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