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Forklift Certification Ontario | Legal Requirements & Training

Why Forklift Certification in Ontario is Non-Negotiable for Your Business in 2025

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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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