Scissor Lift Training
Scissor Lift Training at Fork Lift School
Elevate Your Skillset — Safe, Certified Operation of Scissor Lifts
At Fork Lift School, our Scissor Lift Training course is designed to equip operators with both the theory and hands-on experience needed to work safely at heights. Ideal for maintenance teams, warehouse personnel, and construction professionals, this program ensures you operate confidently—and in full compliance with Ontario safety standards.
Who We Are?
We are a team of certified instructors and workplace safety experts dedicated to delivering practical, hands-on training in a professional and supportive environment. Whether you’re completely new to forklift operation or looking to renew your certification, we have programs designed to meet your needs.
What You’ll Learn
We cover everything essential, from regulations to practical execution:
- Regulatory Foundations – Gain clarity on the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), CSA standards for mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and employer/operator responsibilities.
- Equipment Knowledge – Understand different scissor lift types, structural components, control mechanisms, stability considerations, and safe use protocols.
- Pre-Operational Inspection – Learn how to conduct essential daily safety checks, including batteries, hydraulics, structural condition, and emergency systems.
- Safe Operation Procedures – Master correct startup and shutdown steps, precise maneuvering, control of elevation, safe movement, and fall protection practices.
- Hazard Recognition & Prevention – Identify common risks like tipping, falls, overhead obstructions, and unstable surfaces—and learn appropriate controls and planning.
- Maintenance & Documentation – Get familiar with routine maintenance, record-keeping, and reporting procedures to ensure ongoing equipment reliability and compliance.
- Theoretical & Practical Assessment – Successfully complete both classroom instruction and hands-on evaluations to earn a wallet-sized certificate valid in Ontario.
- Recertification & Trainer Options – Certification is typically valid for three years. We also offer Train-the-Trainer modules for your organization’s in-house capability building.
How Our Course Works
- Interactive Classroom Learning
Dive into industry regulations, safety guidelines, equipment theory, and hazard prevention through presentations and group discussion. - Hands-On Training
Practice inspections, machine operation, elevation control, and emergency procedures under expert guidance in a simulated workplace environment. - Evaluation & Certification
Pass both written and practical components to receive your Fork Lift School training certificate and wallet card, valid for three years. - Train-the-Trainer (Optional)
Develop internal training capability with our instructor resources—including lesson plans, evaluation tools, and certification templates.
Ready to Get Started?
Ready to elevate safety and competence in your workplace? Reach out to Fork Lift School today to schedule your Scissor Lift Training or explore our Train-the-Trainer options, group rates, and course scheduling. Let’s help you lift confidently and securely.
