Every 3 years operators must complete both the classroom theory portion as well as a Competency Evaluation when taking the Forklift, Overhead Crane, Aerial Lift and Mobile Crane (up to 8 ton) courses to prove they are competent to operate the device.
The CSA standard states that within that 3 year period, the company is responsible to prove that the operator is still competent to operate the device. A lot can change in 3 years such as hearing or vision loss, that’s why it’s up to the company and it’s managers and supervisors to ensure all operators remain competent throughout the 3 year period when the certificate is valid.
At BULLIVANT Health + Safety, when you complete one of courses we include the Competency Evaluations for the device. For our monthly classes the participant would come to our Stoney Creek facility for the classroom portion, then a trainer would be scheduled to go to the participants company facility and complete the Competency Evaluation.
For any group training on these devices, the Competency Evaluations would take place immediately following the classroom portion. Each evaluation takes approximately 15 minters per person, per device.