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Canada requires pallet jack training for pallet jack operators–on that there is no question. Where confusion exists is how often operators need pallet jack refresher training or recertification. Outside of the initial safety training class, Canada requires pallet jack operators be re-evaluated every three years to determine if they are still competent enough to operate.
However, this every-three-year pallet jack evaluation is the maximum time that is allowed to pass before an operator receives pallet jack recertification. According to Canada, there are several instances that will require additional pallet jack training and observation before the three year period is up:
Not likely. Canada requires forklift operators to receive forklift training for each type of forklift. On this term, “type,” there is much confusion. Generally speaking, by “type” Canada means sit down forklift vs. stand up forklift vs. telescopic handler vs. truck mounted forklift, etc. For example, say you have always operated a stand up forklift in a warehouse but have suddenly been asked to operate a telehandler. In this case, you would need additional forklift training specific to telescopic reach forklifts.
If you have received sit down counterbalanced forklift training in a warehouse and have always operated a Toyota forklift, but then are asked to operate a Cat forklift, you should be just fine to operate under the same pallet jack certification received previously. Keep in mind though, controls can differ greatly from brand to brand, so in some cases you may need additional instruction or a quick refresher training to make sure you are clear on what each control does.
This, above all, causes a lot of confusion. Bottom line, Canada states that employers are responsible to train their employees. Generally speaking, there are three ways they can do this:
In terms of using a 3rd part of an employee safety training companies materials (like our pallet jack training PowerPoint kits or our pallet jack training classes online) Canada does not recognize one company over another. They simply state that ‘training needs to occur’ and ‘here are the things an aerial lift operator should be trained on.’
When we do live training or offer aerial lift training online, people often assume we are the ones certifying the trainees. This is not true for any training company. We are simply assisting the employer by providing live aerial lift training or the training materials needed to help them aerial lift certify their employees.