Forklift Safety Beyond the Ticket: CSA B335 Training, Supervision, and Site Rules
Align forklift training and verification with BC expectations.
WorkSafeBC states forklift operators must be trained to CSA B335 and must pass the test before operating; upgrade training is required at least every three years. The OHSR also requires operator training meeting CSA B335 clause 6 requirements.
Translate training into site controls: traffic lanes, speed limits, controlled crossings, and strict separation from pedestrians. Pair training with supervision: observed competency checks during real tasks and retraining after incidents or near misses. WorkSafeBC incident summaries show severe outcomes when equipment failures or unsafe practices occur, reinforcing why verification matters.
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Train to CSA B335 and track 3-year upgrades; implement physical separation and site rules; verify competence through periodic observation and post-incident retraining.