The Walkie Rider course from A.RSM Training Centre is an Ontario based program that teaches pre-operation machine inspection, safe operation requirements, proper load handling, operating and moving the machine and hazard avoidance. Training is offered from qualified specialists who have been into this industry for years.
The forklift operator training program covers Preoperational Inspections, Capacity, Stability, Safe Operations, as well as the applicable local and national legislation for Canada. It is designed for new and experienced operators. Walkie rider training provides the participants with the skill and knowledge related to powered equipment. Having your employees professionally trained operating specific equipment at the workplace keeps everybody safe including pedestrians and operators. The Walkie lift truck operator training course is designed to provide warehouse operators with a solid foundation.
Our courses are focused to provide the participant with the skills and knowledge to undertake activities related to mobile equipment operation as defined by AS 2359.2, with specific relevance to operation of Walkie Rider. Training and evaluation provide the employer with evidence of operator skills and knowledge as part of the process for “verification of competency” and subsequent authorisation by employer to safely access and operate an electric pallet jack.
Also known as the pallet truck and electric hand truck the walkie is highly used in the ground level order picking process. It is a small yet versatile and quick for loading, offloading and moving freight in a around a facility. They vary from small walk only versions to double length ride-on ones, complete with a type of booster for extra speed. The basics are standard on all walkie trucks although the controls placement and overall "feel" of the machines might seem different, if you learn how to operate one, with a little bit of familiarizing you will be able to adapt to any electric pallet truck.
Although small, the walkie must not be underestimated when it comes to the dangers associated to its misuse. Operators must be properly trained on exactly how dangerous this small machine could be. Some of the considerations that must be taken into account are that, the operator is exposed. Unlike other forklifts that have a protective operator's compartment, most electric walkies do not. This means that the walkie operator must always be aware and on the look out to avoid being injured.
