Good control of a telescopic lift truck during work is essential to prevent serious work accidents caused by this equipment. During this training, you will become aware of the types of inspection required, know the main components and particularities, understand the risks of use, apply the means of prevention, and know the safe operation.

40% of accidents involving cranes and rigging involve a load loss, the consequences of which are often dramatic. Operators are required to ensure the operational integrity of their equipment, to control the various operating maneuvers and to apply the best rigging practices when lifting loads. This online training covers four subjects:
Overhead crane: Basics and inspection
Load lifting and safe operations
Slinging and lifting accessories
Lifting signals

Lift trucks are now used everywhere, in all sectors, to handle heavy loads. The worker must therefore know the good practices to apply when using them.

As part of this training, you will learn more about the several types of lift trucks, accident causes, stability principle, operator safety, and general safety rules of the equipment.

This online training course has been designed to provide you with the essential knowledge and skills required to contribute actively to a healthy and safe working environment. It will teach you how to ensure your own safety and that of your colleagues while adhering to Lassonde's standards and practices.
During the course, you will familiarize yourself with safety rules, personal protective equipment requirements and the best industrial practices, such as handwashing and waste management procedures. The course also covers high-risk work procedures, locking out and tagging out equipment, safety rules for working near forklifts, how to handle complaints of workplace violence and harassment, and the evacuation procedure to follow in an emergency.