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Forklift training
Forklift training covers general forklift safety rules and procedures, operating instructions, potential hazards, and site-specific information. Only trained operators are permitted to drive forklifts. Training includes potential differences between forklifts and automobiles, pre-operation inspections, load capacity limits, fueling and maintenance procedures, and evaluation of operator skills. Retraining is required following accidents or changes in work duties or environment.
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Forklift training
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- 2. Overview Only trained andevaluated operators can drive forklifts Employer certifies successful completion of training and evaluation 1a
- 3. Overview Operators can onlydrive the types of forklifts on which they have been trained 1b
- 4. Overview Operating a forklifttakes: • • • Skill Mechanical knowledge Knowledge of workplace hazards 1c
- 5. Overview Take forklift outof service if defective 1d
- 6. Forklift rules Don’t standor pass under raised forks Only handle stable, safely arranged loads Only handle loads within truck’s rated capacity 2a
- 7. Forklift rules Place forksunder load as far as possible Only tilt load forward while depositing it High-lift rider trucks need overhead guards to protect operator 2b
- 8. Forklift rules Use asafety platform to lift people Forklifts must be approved for hazardous locations Watch where you are going 2c
- 9. Forklift rules Never driveup to anyone standing in front of a fixed object Allow no riders Keep arms, legs in truck 2d
- 10. Forklift rules Keep theload close to the ground Keep to the right Obey speed limits 2e
- 11. Forklift rules Slow down,sound horn where vision is obstructed Maintain safe distances (3 truck lengths) when following other trucks Do not pass a truck at dangerous locations 2f
- 12. Forklift rules No stuntdriving or horseplay Ensure enough clearance at overhead locations Stay within loaded/rated capacity 2g
- 13. Forklift rules Use mechanicaldock locks or set brakes of highway trucks before driving on trailer. Follow any special precautions 2h
- 14. Forklift rules Keep aislesfree when parking forklift Lower forks, neutralize controls, shut off engine, and set brakes when truck is unattended. 2i
- 15. Training geared forthe workplace Types of trucks Site-specific information 3a
- 16. Training topics Operating instructions, warnings,precautions Differences between trucks and automobiles Truck controls, instrumentation 4a
- 17. Training topics Engine andmotor operation Steering and maneuverability Visibility 4b
- 18. Training topics Fork andattachment adaptation, operation, use limitations Vehicle capacity, stability Inspection and maintenance 4c
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- 20. Workplace-related training topics Surface conditions Compositionof loads Load manipulation 5a
- 21. Workplace-related training topics Pedestrian traffic Narrowaisles, restricted areas Hazardous locations 5b
- 22. Workplace-related training topics Ramps, slopedsurfaces Closed environments Unique, potentially hazardous environments 5c
- 23. Differences between trucks andautomobiles Driver has limited visibility Rear-wheel steering Different centers of gravity 6a
- 24. Differences between trucks andautomobiles Controls are different Industrial trucks carry heavier loads 6b
- 25. Controls and instrumentation Critical tosafe operation Unintentional, mistaken operation can cause serious accidents Know where controls are located, what they do, how they work 7a
- 26. Engine and motor operation Poweredby gasoline, LP gas, propane, or battery 8a
- 27. Engine and motor operation Knowinghow a truck is powered helps to understand the truck’s capabilities, limitations 8b
- 28. Steering and maneuvering Rear-end steering Manytrucks do not have a standard steering wheel 9a
- 29. Steering and maneuvering Operator mayneed to steer in reverse Operator may need to steer with one hand Understand the controls for the type of truck you’re operating 9b
- 30. Operator visibility Loads canrestrict vision Look in the direction you’re traveling Watch for overhead obstacles 10a
- 31. Operator visibility Ensure adequateclearance Check blind spots to side and rear 10b
- 32. Forks Trucks can beequipped or modified to accept attachments for moving odd-shaped loads Additions/modifications may affect stability, safe operation 11a
- 33. Forks Attachments can cause restrictions/limitationsto operation Operate trucks with attachments as being partially loaded 11b
- 34. Vehicle capacity Only handleloads within truck’s rated capacity Capacity is found on nameplate 12a
- 35. Vehicle capacity Understand limitationsfor: • • • how much weight can be handled how high the load can be raised how far the load’s center of gravity can be from truck’s vertical load rest 12b
- 36. Vehicle stability Center ofgravity shifts when load is raised Truck is less stable with raised load Moving an unstable truck can result in tipover 13a
- 37. Vehicle stability During atipover: • Stay with vehicle and lean away from direction of fall • Don’t jump downward while truck is tipping Keep load at lowest practical point 13b
- 38. Inspection and maintenance Follow proceduresand schedules Keeps forklifts operating safely Inspect for damage, defects, unusual conditions 14a
- 39. Inspection and maintenance Perform safetychecks before operation • • • • Fork pins and stops Cowling and body parts Fuel levels Belts, hoses, tires 14b
- 40. Inspection and maintenance Perform safetychecks before operation • Brakes, steering, controls, hour meter, lights, horn • Remove unsafe trucks from service • Repairs must be made by authorized person 14c
- 41. Inspection and maintenance Perform safetychecks before operation • Remove vehicles from service that emit sparks • Don’t operate trucks with fuel leaks 14d
- 42. Inspection and maintenance Perform safetychecks before operation • Remove trucks from service that operate in excess of normal operating temperature • Check water mufflers daily 14e
- 43. Fueling/charging of batteries Exposes workersto hazardous chemicals Involves electrical hazards, heat build-up, generation of gas Be aware of all hazards involving fueling and battery handling 15a
- 44. Fueling/charging of batteries Keep flames,sparks, arcs from fueling areas Smoking is not allowed in fueling/charging areas Keep tools and metallic objects from top of uncovered batteries 15b
- 45. Provide operators withthe information they need Operating instructions Warnings Precautions 16a
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- 47. Workplace-specific information Loads handled Pedestrian traffic Trafficroutes Unique hazards of the facility 17a
- 48. Retraining/re-evaluation Triggered by certainevents: • • • Accidents Near-misses Assignment to different type of truck • Changes in work environment • Observation of unsafe operation 18a
- 49. Retraining/re-evaluation Evaluate at leastevery 3 years Avoid duplication of training 18b