Why Forklift Certification in Ontario is Non-Negotiable for Your Business in 2025
If you're managing a warehouse, manufacturing facility, or construction site in Ontario, proper forklift training isn’t optional — it’s the law. And the penalties for non-compliance? They’re steep.
Here’s What Every Employer Needs to Know
In Ontario, under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), employers are legally required to ensure that any worker operating a forklift (also known as a powered industrial truck or lift truck) is:
Trained and competent
Certified on the specific equipment
Up to date with refresher training (every 3 years or sooner if there's an incident, change in equipment, or observed unsafe behaviour)
Failure to provide this training can result in:
Hefty fines (up to $1.5 million for corporations)
Stop-work orders from the Ministry of Labour
Legal liability in the event of injury or death
What Does Forklift Training Involve?
At Safety First Training, we offer in-house or on-site forklift certification across Ontario. Our training includes:
Theory (regulations, safety principles, inspection)
Practical hands-on evaluation
Operator performance testing
Certification valid for 3 years
We train on:
Counterbalance forklifts
Reach trucks
Narrow aisle forklifts
Electric pallet jacks
And more
Why Choose Safety First Training?
30+ years of experience training Ontario’s workforce
We come to your facility – save time, train your whole team
Fully certified trainers with real industry experience
Clear, practical instruction (no fluff or confusion)
Make Forklift Compliance Easy
Don’t wait for an accident or inspection to take action. Get ahead of compliance, reduce liability, and give your team the training they need.
📞 Call us at 905-672-3600
📧 Email: info@safetyfirsttraining.ca
🌐 Learn more: www.safetyfirsttraining.ca
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