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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.

  • Cursus
  • Canada
  • 25 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 13 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Deze gratis cursus heeft ongeveer 25 minuten lessen en een toets van 25 vragen. Haal 80% of meer om een bewijs van deelname te downloaden (privé, niet geaccrediteerd). Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 13 oktober 2026.

Begin met de lessenForklift Safety Awareness Course: Lessons: ongeveer 25 minuten leestijd. Elke testvraag wordt in de lessen behandeld.

Wat je leert

  • 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

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  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    Who should be allowed to drive a forklift at work?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 2 van 25

    Ontario's Regulation 851 says a lift truck operator must be what?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. A competent person

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

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    In BC, lift trucks and their operator training must meet which standard?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 4 van 25

    Ontario's lift truck guideline says employers should keep a record for each competent operator. What should it show?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 5 van 25

    When should a forklift get its daily check?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 6 van 25

    During your pre-use check you find the horn does not work. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 25

    What is the first part of a daily forklift check, done before you start the engine?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 25

    Where do you find the maximum load a forklift can lift?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. On the truck's data plate

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

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    What happens to a forklift's safe load limit as the load is raised higher?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. It goes down

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

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    An uneven load is heavier at one end. How should you pick it up?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Heavier end closest to the front wheels

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

  11. Vraag 11 van 25

    The forks should reach at least how much of the load's length?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Two-thirds

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

  12. Vraag 12 van 25

    How high should the forks be when you travel with a load?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 13 van 25

    You drive a loaded forklift up or down a steep ramp. Which way should the load point?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Uphill

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

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    On a ramp with no load, which way should the forks point?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Downhill

    Unloaded trucks keep the forks pointed downhill on any grade.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    Where should you avoid turning a forklift?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. On a ramp

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

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    A co-worker asks for a ride on your forklift. What should you say?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 17 van 25

    If your forklift starts to tip over, what does CCOHS advise?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 18 van 25

    Is it ever safe to stand or walk under a forklift's raised forks?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 19 van 25

    You are on foot and need to cross an aisle where a forklift is working. What should you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 20 van 25

    What is the best way to keep pedestrians safe from forklifts?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 21 van 25

    What is commonly installed at blind intersections in a warehouse to help drivers and pedestrians see each other?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Convex mirrors

    Convex mirrors and warning lights at intersections help prevent collisions.

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Before a forklift drives into a trailer at a loading dock, what must be done?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 23 van 25

    Why are sparks, flames and smoking banned where forklift batteries are charged?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 24 van 25

    Under BC's rules, what must you do before leaving a forklift's controls unattended?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 25 van 25

    A worker needs to be lifted on a forklift to reach a high shelf. What is required?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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 het certificaat geaccrediteerd of officieel erkend?

Nee. Het is een privé bewijs van deelname, alleen voor je kennis. Het is niet erkend, geaccrediteerd of goedgekeurd door een overheid, vergunningsinstantie, toezichthouder of onderwijsinstelling, en het vervangt geen wettelijk verplichte vergunning, certificering of opleiding.

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