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.

  • Kurso
  • Canada
  • 25 tanong
  • Sinuri noong Oktubre 13, 2026

Mabilis na sagot

Ang libreng kursong ito ay may mga 25 minuto ng aralin at pagsusulit na may 25 tanong. Kumuha ng 80% o higit pa para ma-download ang sertipiko ng pagkumpleto (pribado, hindi accredited). Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 13, 2026.

Magsimula sa mga aralinForklift Safety Awareness Course: Lessons: mga 25 minutong pagbasa. Saklaw ng mga aralin ang bawat tanong sa pagsusulit.

Ang matututunan mo

  • 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

Kumuha ng 80% o higit pa para ma-download ang iyong sertipiko.

  1. Tanong 1 ng 25

    Who should be allowed to drive a forklift at work?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 2 ng 25

    Ontario's Regulation 851 says a lift truck operator must be what?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A competent person

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

  3. Tanong 3 ng 25

    In BC, lift trucks and their operator training must meet which standard?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 4 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 5 ng 25

    When should a forklift get its daily check?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 6 ng 25

    During your pre-use check you find the horn does not work. What should you do?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 7 ng 25

    What is the first part of a daily forklift check, done before you start the engine?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 8 ng 25

    Where do you find the maximum load a forklift can lift?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. On the truck's data plate

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

  9. Tanong 9 ng 25

    What happens to a forklift's safe load limit as the load is raised higher?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. It goes down

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

  10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    An uneven load is heavier at one end. How should you pick it up?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Heavier end closest to the front wheels

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

  11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    The forks should reach at least how much of the load's length?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Two-thirds

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

  12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    How high should the forks be when you travel with a load?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 13 ng 25

    You drive a loaded forklift up or down a steep ramp. Which way should the load point?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Uphill

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

  14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    On a ramp with no load, which way should the forks point?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Downhill

    Unloaded trucks keep the forks pointed downhill on any grade.

  15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    Where should you avoid turning a forklift?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. On a ramp

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

  16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    A co-worker asks for a ride on your forklift. What should you say?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 17 ng 25

    If your forklift starts to tip over, what does CCOHS advise?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 18 ng 25

    Is it ever safe to stand or walk under a forklift's raised forks?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 19 ng 25

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

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 20 ng 25

    What is the best way to keep pedestrians safe from forklifts?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 21 ng 25

    What is commonly installed at blind intersections in a warehouse to help drivers and pedestrians see each other?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Convex mirrors

    Convex mirrors and warning lights at intersections help prevent collisions.

  22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    Before a forklift drives into a trailer at a loading dock, what must be done?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 23 ng 25

    Why are sparks, flames and smoking banned where forklift batteries are charged?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 24 ng 25

    Under BC's rules, what must you do before leaving a forklift's controls unattended?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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. Tanong 25 ng 25

    A worker needs to be lifted on a forklift to reach a high shelf. What is required?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit

  • 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.

Mga madalas itanong

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.

Accredited ba o opisyal na kinikilala ang sertipiko?

Hindi. Ito ay pribadong sertipiko ng pagkumpleto para lamang sa kaalaman. Hindi ito kinikilala, hindi accredited at hindi inaprubahan ng anumang pamahalaan, ahensyang nagbibigay ng lisensya, regulator o institusyong pang-edukasyon, at hindi nito pinapalitan ang anumang lisensya, sertipikasyon o pagsasanay na hinihingi ng batas.

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