Walkie Rider

Course Location: SSM and on-site
Class Size: 10 maximum
Course Duration:1/2 day (4 hours)
Classroom and practical
$999 group rate

Training outside of Winnipeg may be subject to higher pricing.

The Walkie Rider safety program teaches pre-operation machine inspection, safe operation requirements, proper load handling, operating and moving the machine and hazard avoidance.

This course includes a written and practical skill assessment to validate training competencies. Safety Services Manitoba has also introduced student response technology into the walkie rider training for a more interactive experience. Safety Services Manitoba’s walkie rider training provides students with the most current legislative information including the new CSA-B335-15 standard changes. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of this course.

• Module 1 – Walkie Rider/Fork Lift Hazards

• Module 2 – Standards, Regulations & Responsibilities

• Module 3 – Walkie Rider Design and Classifications

• Module 4 – Stability

• Module 5 – Pre Operational Checks (Theory & Practical)

• Module 6 – Safe Operating Procedures

• Module 7 – Power Sources

• Theory test & Review of Test

• Practical Evaluation (Participants will each drive the walkie rider/forklift through the Safety Services Manitoba pre-structured driving course to test driving abilities)

Manitoba Regulation

22.29(1) No employer shall require or permit a worker to operate a powered lift truck unless the employer has issued a certificate to the worker under this section.

22.29(2) No employer shall issue a certificate to a worker to operate a powered lift truck unless the employer has first ensured that the worker.

(a) has received instruction, training and testing in the operation of the powered lift truck in accordance with a code of practice approved and issued under the Act. CSA Standard B335-15