afsc & covid-19
Covid-19
With the ongoing and dynamic situation regarding the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Alberta Forklift Safety Council is highly committed to the safety of its participants and instructors. We are closely monitoring this evolving situation and abide by all current provincial government and Alberta Health Services (AHS) recommendations and guidelines. Our AFSC Covid-19 standards and practices are updated as new provincial health orders change and are available to businesses upon enquiry or booking of training classes. Albertans can stay informed of the changing Covid-19 situation both home and abroad through frequent review of the following public links:
Legislation
Section 15 - Safety Training
Employers must ensure that their workers are trained in the safe operation of the equipment that the workers are required to operate.
An employer must ensure that the training includes the following :
- The selection of the appropriate equipment.
- The limitations of the equipment.
- An operator’s pre‑use inspection.
- The use of the equipment.
- The operator skills required by the manufacturer’s specifications for the equipment.
- The basic mechanical and maintenance requirements of the equipment.
- Loading and unloading the equipment if doing so is a job requirement.
- The hazards specific to the operation of the equipment at the work site.
Occupational Health & Safety Act - Alberta Regulation 62/2003
Section 14 - Duties of Workers
A worker who is not competent to perform work that may endanger the worker or others must not perform the work except under the direct supervision of a worker who is competent to perform the work.
A worker must immediately report to the employer equipment that :
- Is in a condition that will compromise the health or safety of workers using or transporting.
- Will not perform the function for which it is intended or was designed.
- Is not strong enough for its purpose.
- Has an obvious defect.
Occupational Health & Safety Act - Alberta Regulation 62/2003
Section 12 - Equipment
An employer must ensure that all equipment used at a work site :
- Is maintained in a condition that will not compromise the health or safety of workers using or transporting it.
- Will safely perform the function for which it is intended or was designed.
- Is of adequate strength for its purpose.
- Is free from obvious defects.
If a worker is required under the Act, the regulations or the adopted code to use or wear specific equipment, the employer must ensure that the worker uses or wears the equipment at the work site.
Occupational Health & Safety Act - Alberta Regulation 62/2003
AFSC Course Standards
All AFSC programs, including content and structure, meet or exceed all existing regulations and standards, including OSHA 29 (CFR 1910.178), Canada Labour Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. L-2, plus Part II), Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code 2009, Canadian Safety and Health Regulations (SOR/86-304), WCB Alberta, CSA (B335-04) ANSI/ITSDF B56.1-2012
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