Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Training
The Correct Compliance Material Handling Equipment (MHE) Training program is a comprehensive 1-day course. It has been designed using guidelines set out in the CSA B335-15 (R2020) Safety Standard for Lift Trucks, Ontario's Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and Regulation 851: Industrial Establishments.
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Meets Ontario safety standards
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Hands-on training in your workplace
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Certification upon successful completion
What is taught?
The Correct Compliance MHE Training program covers:
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Introduction and workplace injury statistics
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Relevant legislation & standards
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Legislated responsibilities and duties of workers, supervisors and employers
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Identifying various lift trucks related to work environment
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Pre-Shift Inspections: Visual & Operational
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Data plates, capacity and load limitations
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Fuel safety: electric, propane, diesel, gasoline
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Safe operating procedures
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Pedestrian safety and awareness
How long is the program?
The MHE program can be up to 8 hours, depending on the number of participant, their experience levels and pieces of equipment to be trained on. It also includes practical evalutations on the equipment, and knowledge verification in the form of a test. An 80% passing grade is required to receive a certificate.
How many people can attend?
We generally allow up to 10 participants per course, but occasionally accomodate up to 12 participants. We do not offer public classes at this time.
How much does it cost?
Training programs are completed either in a half day or full day and are priced as such. A half day program is $650, and a full day program is $1000.
What kind of equipment falls into the MHE category?
The MHE category of equipment is broad. The MHE training program is suitable for the following:
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Forklift classes 1 through 7 including:
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Stand up & sit down counter balance
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Pallet jack & pallet stacker
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Reach truck
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Turret truck
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WAVe (Work Assist Vehicle)
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Tugger & Centre rider
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Order Picker
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The MHE program is not suitable for Elevated Work Platform (EWP) equipment such as boom lifts.