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Forklift Safety Awareness Course 2026

This course is for workers in Canada, including security guards on warehouse and yard patrols, who work around forklifts. It covers who may drive a forklift, daily checks, loads and stability, pedestrian safety, docks and battery charging. It is background knowledge only and is not forklift operator training: to drive a forklift you need the training, evaluation and authorization your province requires.

  • Course
  • Canada
  • 25 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026

Quick answer

This free course has about 25 minutes of lessons and a 25-question test. Score 80% or more to download a certificate of completion (private, not accredited). Checked against official sources on October 13, 2026.

Start with the lessonsForklift Safety Awareness Course: Lessons: about 25 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

What you will learn

  • Explain who may operate a forklift under Canadian rules
  • Describe the daily pre-use check and what to do about defects
  • Apply the basic rules for load limits, stability and ramps
  • Stay safe on foot in areas where forklifts work
  • Recognize hazards at loading docks and battery charging areas

Score 80% or more to download your certificate.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    Who should be allowed to drive a forklift at work?
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    Answer: A. Only trained and authorized workers

    Only workers who are trained and authorized (and, where required, certified or found competent) should operate a forklift.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    Ontario's Regulation 851 says a lift truck operator must be what?
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    Answer: B. A competent person

    Clause 51(2)(a) of Regulation 851 (Industrial Establishments) requires the operator to be a competent person.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    In BC, lift trucks and their operator training must meet which standard?
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    Answer: A. CSA B335, Safety standard for lift trucks

    BC's OHS Regulation s. 16.43 requires lift trucks to meet CAN/CSA B335-15, and operator training to meet Clause 6 of that standard.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    Ontario's lift truck guideline says employers should keep a record for each competent operator. What should it show?
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    Answer: B. Truck class, assessor and date

    The record should show the skills and knowledge shown, the truck class or classes assessed, the assessor's name and affiliation, and the date.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    When should a forklift get its daily check?
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    Answer: B. At the start of the shift

    Forklifts should be inspected every day, at the start of each shift and before use. BC requires the operator to inspect mobile equipment before it is first used on a shift.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    During your pre-use check you find the horn does not work. What should you do?
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    Answer: C. Report it to your supervisor right away

    Problems found in the daily check should be reported to the supervisor immediately. Do not make repairs unless you are authorized.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What is the first part of a daily forklift check, done before you start the engine?
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    Answer: D. A visual walk-around check

    The daily check starts with a visual (circle) check before starting, followed by an operational check with the key on.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    Where do you find the maximum load a forklift can lift?
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    Answer: A. On the truck's data plate

    Each lift truck has a maximum load limit, shown on its data plate. Never exceed it.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    What happens to a forklift's safe load limit as the load is raised higher?
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    Answer: D. It goes down

    The load limit decreases as the load centre is raised, and raising a load makes the truck less stable.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    An uneven load is heavier at one end. How should you pick it up?
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    Answer: D. Heavier end closest to the front wheels

    Keep the heavier end nearest the front wheels and tilt the mast back.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    The forks should reach at least how much of the load's length?
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    Answer: A. Two-thirds

    CCOHS says forks should be at least two-thirds of the load length and inserted fully under the load.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    How high should the forks be when you travel with a load?
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    Answer: D. About 10 to 15 cm off the floor

    Travel with the forks as low as possible and tilted back, usually about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 in.) above the floor.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    You drive a loaded forklift up or down a steep ramp. Which way should the load point?
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    Answer: A. Uphill

    On grades over 5%, a loaded truck keeps the load pointed uphill, both going up and coming down.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    On a ramp with no load, which way should the forks point?
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    Answer: C. Downhill

    Unloaded trucks keep the forks pointed downhill on any grade.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    Where should you avoid turning a forklift?
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    Answer: B. On a ramp

    Do not turn on ramps. Turn on level ground whenever possible.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    A co-worker asks for a ride on your forklift. What should you say?
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    Answer: C. No, unless it is built for a passenger

    Nobody but the operator should ride on the truck unless it is designed for a second person.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    If your forklift starts to tip over, what does CCOHS advise?
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    Answer: B. Stay in the truck

    CCOHS advises operators to stay in the truck in case of overturn, and to wear the seat belt or restraint when one is fitted.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Is it ever safe to stand or walk under a forklift's raised forks?
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    Answer: D. No, never stand or walk under them

    No one should stand or pass under the elevated part of a forklift, loaded or unloaded.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    You are on foot and need to cross an aisle where a forklift is working. What should you do?
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    Answer: C. Make eye contact with the driver first

    Pedestrians should use the walking areas set aside for them and make eye contact with the driver before crossing.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    What is the best way to keep pedestrians safe from forklifts?
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    Answer: A. Separate walkways and barriers

    Traffic management separates people and trucks with marked walkways, exclusion zones and physical barriers such as bollards or fences.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is commonly installed at blind intersections in a warehouse to help drivers and pedestrians see each other?
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    Answer: C. Convex mirrors

    Convex mirrors and warning lights at intersections help prevent collisions.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    Before a forklift drives into a trailer at a loading dock, what must be done?
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    Answer: D. Chock the trailer's wheels

    Make sure the truck brakes are set and the wheels are chocked, or use a trailer restraint, so the trailer cannot move away from the dock.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    Why are sparks, flames and smoking banned where forklift batteries are charged?
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    Answer: C. Charging gives off explosive hydrogen

    Charging lead-acid batteries releases hydrogen gas, which can explode, so charge only in approved, ventilated areas away from ignition sources.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    Under BC's rules, what must you do before leaving a forklift's controls unattended?
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    Answer: C. Secure it and lower any raised load

    BC's OHS Regulation s. 16.9 requires mobile equipment to be secured against movement, and elevated loads to be landed or secured, before it is left unattended.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    A worker needs to be lifted on a forklift to reach a high shelf. What is required?
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    Answer: A. A platform made for lifting people

    People may be raised only on a work platform built or certified for that purpose, secured to the forks, with guardrails, and with the operator at the controls.

What to know before the test

  • Ontario's Regulation 851 requires a lift truck operator to be a competent person.
  • In BC, lift trucks must meet CSA B335-15, and operator training must meet Clause 6 of that standard.
  • A forklift should be checked at the start of each shift, before use, and problems reported right away.
  • Travel with the forks low and tilted back, about 10 to 15 cm above the floor.
  • Nobody should stand or walk under raised forks, loaded or empty.

Frequently asked questions

Can I drive a forklift after taking this course?

No. This course is background knowledge only. Operators must be trained, evaluated and authorized as their province requires, for example as a competent person under Ontario's Regulation 851 or with training that meets CSA B335 in BC.

How often should a forklift be inspected?

Every day, at the start of each shift and before use. Report any defect to your supervisor right away.

What should I do if a forklift starts to tip over?

CCOHS advises staying in the truck. Always wear the seat belt or operator restraint when one is fitted.

How can I stay safe on foot near forklifts?

Use marked walkways, make eye contact with the driver before crossing, keep a safe distance and never walk under raised forks.

Is the certificate accredited or officially recognised?

No. It is a private certificate of completion for knowledge only. It is not recognised, accredited or approved by any government, licensing body, regulator or educational institution, and it does not replace any licence, certification or training required by law.

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