🚜 Why On-Site Forklift Training Is the Smartest Choice for BC Employers

Written By Richard Cramond

If you operate a warehouse, construction site, manufacturing facility, or distribution center in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, forklift safety isn’t optional — it’s essential.

At On-Site Forklift Training (Est. 2007), we specialize in bringing professional, compliant forklift certification directly to your workplace — saving you time, money, and operational downtime.

Here’s why on-site training is the smartest investment you can make.

1️⃣ Minimize Downtime, Maximize Productivity

Sending operators off-site for training means:

  • Lost productivity

  • Scheduling headaches

  • Travel costs

  • Shift disruptions

On-site forklift training allows your team to:
✔ Train on your equipment
✔ Practice in your actual work environment
✔ Stay close to regular duties
✔ Reduce operational interruption

That means safer operators — without shutting down your workflow.

2️⃣ Real-World, Job-Specific Training

Every workplace is different.

A warehouse in Surrey has different hazards than a construction site in Abbotsford. That’s why generic classroom-only training isn’t enough.

On-site training ensures:

  • Hazard assessments reflect your layout

  • Operators train in real traffic patterns

  • Racking systems are addressed directly

  • Loading dock procedures are practiced correctly

  • Site-specific safety policies are reinforced

This practical approach leads to better retention and safer performance.

3️⃣ WorkSafeBC Compliance Made Simple

Under WorkSafeBC regulations, employers are responsible for ensuring powered industrial truck operators are:

  • Properly trained

  • Competent

  • Evaluated

  • Supervised

On-Site Forklift Training ensures:
✔ Classroom theory
✔ Practical evaluation
✔ Written testing
✔ Employer documentation support

We help you meet your due diligence obligations — with clear documentation for your records.

4️⃣ Reduce Incidents & Protect Your Business

Forklift incidents can result in:

  • Worker injuries

  • Equipment damage

  • Lost time claims

  • Increased insurance premiums

  • Regulatory penalties

Ongoing, professional training significantly reduces risk. Refresher training is especially important for:

  • New hires

  • Operators involved in incidents

  • Employees using new equipment

  • Operators who haven’t been evaluated recently

Investing in training is investing in prevention.

5️⃣ Serving Metro Vancouver & Fraser Valley Since 2007

For nearly two decades, On-Site Forklift Training has worked with:

  • Warehouses

  • Construction companies

  • Municipal operations

  • Manufacturing facilities

  • Logistics providers

We deliver professional, efficient, and practical training directly at your location.

📅 Book Your On-Site Forklift Training Today

Whether you need:

  • Initial operator certification

  • Refresher training

  • Equipment-specific training

  • Group bookings

We make it simple.

📩 Contact us today to schedule your training:
training.onsiteforklift@gmail.com

Safe operators. Compliant workplaces. Reduced risk.

Richard Cramond https://onsiteforklift.ca