Sfcc forklift training final

SFCCSFCC
Forklift TrainingForklift Training

Goals of TrainingGoals of Training

To provide you the info you need to operate aTo provide you the info you need to operate a
forklift SAFELY.forklift SAFELY.

To provide you with a chance to practice yourTo provide you with a chance to practice your
forklift skills while being observed by aforklift skills while being observed by a
certified forklift instructor.certified forklift instructor.

For you to receive your forklift certification!For you to receive your forklift certification!

What to ExpectWhat to Expect
 4 Parts to Your training4 Parts to Your training

FormalFormal (Classroom Instruction)(Classroom Instruction)

PracticalPractical (Hands On Training)(Hands On Training)

DemonstrationDemonstration (Watching(Watching INSTRUCTORINSTRUCTOR
Show you what to do)Show you what to do)

EvaluationEvaluation (Watching(Watching YOUYOU show what youshow what you
have learned)have learned)

Classroom TopicsClassroom Topics
 Inspecting the forkliftInspecting the forklift
 Becoming aware of the area where youBecoming aware of the area where you
will be operating the forkliftwill be operating the forklift
 FuelingFueling
 Safety ConcernsSafety Concerns

Load CenterLoad Center

Stability TriangleStability Triangle

Stability DynamicsStability Dynamics

Practical or “Hands On” TrainingPractical or “Hands On” Training
 Important because it allows the trainer seeImportant because it allows the trainer see
what you can do on the forklift.what you can do on the forklift.
 Obstacle CourseObstacle Course

Moving forward & backwardsMoving forward & backwards

Getting comfortable with the “rear end swing”Getting comfortable with the “rear end swing”

Practicing correct eye direction when drivingPracticing correct eye direction when driving

DemonstrationsDemonstrations
 In order to reduce the chances of injury,In order to reduce the chances of injury,
the instructors will point out commonthe instructors will point out common
practices that are responsible for many ofpractices that are responsible for many of
the injuries that can occur on the forklift.the injuries that can occur on the forklift.
 There are two important demonstrationsThere are two important demonstrations
you will be watching during trainingyou will be watching during training

Tip Over PreventionTip Over Prevention

Proper Eye DirectionProper Eye Direction

Why important?Why important?

HELP ME I AM TIPPINGHELP ME I AM TIPPING
OVER!!!OVER!!!
 You need to stay in your seat with yourYou need to stay in your seat with your
seat belt on and “ride it out”seat belt on and “ride it out”
 Push body into the seat and lean thePush body into the seat and lean the
opposite direction of the tip overopposite direction of the tip over
 Why do you think it is important to stay inWhy do you think it is important to stay in
your seat?your seat?

Proper Eye DirectionProper Eye Direction
 Turn from the waist when goingTurn from the waist when going
backwardsbackwards
 Eyes in the direction of travel!!!Eyes in the direction of travel!!!
 Don’t rely on peripheral vision.Don’t rely on peripheral vision.

The ROT EnvironmentThe ROT Environment
 What areas are safety concerns?What areas are safety concerns?

Where people are walkingWhere people are walking

Roadways where vehicle could beRoadways where vehicle could be

Overhead clearances?Overhead clearances?

Uneven surfacesUneven surfaces

Loading dockLoading dock

Speed limitSpeed limit

Preparing to Drive the ForkliftPreparing to Drive the Forklift
 What do you need to beginWhat do you need to begin

Receive approval from a Supervisor orReceive approval from a Supervisor or
ManagerManager

Have your forklift certifcation card with you!Have your forklift certifcation card with you!

Conduct a forklift inspection – formalConduct a forklift inspection – formal
documentation due once per weekdocumentation due once per week

Safety is the TOP PRIORITYSafety is the TOP PRIORITY
 You are expected to ALWAYS operate theYou are expected to ALWAYS operate the
forklift with safety as your top priority.forklift with safety as your top priority.
 This means doing at least a visualThis means doing at least a visual
inspection, having your hard hat on andinspection, having your hard hat on and
seat belt on, driving slowly with your forksseat belt on, driving slowly with your forks
down and looking around you before youdown and looking around you before you
move.move.

TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!TAKE IT SERIOUSLY!
 Each year nearly 100 workers are killedEach year nearly 100 workers are killed
and almost 95,000 injured in forkliftand almost 95,000 injured in forklift
accidentsaccidents
 OSHA requires that all forklift operatorsOSHA requires that all forklift operators
are properly trainedare properly trained
 Listen and learn, the more you know theListen and learn, the more you know the
safer you will be while driving the forklift.safer you will be while driving the forklift.

Fork lift = Powered Industrial TruckFork lift = Powered Industrial Truck
 What is it used for?What is it used for?

To carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materialsTo carry, push, pull, lift, stack or tier materials
 4 Types of Forklifts4 Types of Forklifts

Counterbalance - ROTCounterbalance - ROT

Narrow AisleNarrow Aisle

Stock PickerStock Picker

Rider or Walkie TruckRider or Walkie Truck

Height RestrictionsHeight Restrictions
 Height Definition Terms:Height Definition Terms:

Collapsed HeightCollapsed Height
• Distance from the floor to the highest point on theDistance from the floor to the highest point on the
truck when the mast is fully loweredtruck when the mast is fully lowered

Free LiftFree Lift
• Height you can lift the forks before the mast beginsHeight you can lift the forks before the mast begins
to rise, or the load guard rises above the collapsedto rise, or the load guard rises above the collapsed
mast height. Important when lifting materials inmast height. Important when lifting materials in
trailers.trailers.

Height RestrictionsHeight Restrictions
 Height Definition Terms:Height Definition Terms:

Maximum Fork HeightMaximum Fork Height
• Maximum height that your truck can lift a load.Maximum height that your truck can lift a load.
• It is measured from the floor to the top of forks.It is measured from the floor to the top of forks.

Overall Extended HeightOverall Extended Height
• Distance from the floor to the top most part of theDistance from the floor to the top most part of the
truck when the mast and forks are fully raised.truck when the mast and forks are fully raised.
• What are height clearances unique to ROT?What are height clearances unique to ROT?

How Does a Forklift Work?How Does a Forklift Work?
 Works as a lever.Works as a lever.
 This “leverage” needs to be in constantThis “leverage” needs to be in constant
balance in order for the truck to safely liftbalance in order for the truck to safely lift
and move loads.and move loads.
 It’s like a “Teeter Totter”It’s like a “Teeter Totter”
““Balance”Balance”

 When two boxes of equal weight sit at anWhen two boxes of equal weight sit at an
equal distance from the center pivot of aequal distance from the center pivot of a
teeter totter, then we have a balancedteeter totter, then we have a balanced
point.point.
 The balance point = Center of Gravity orThe balance point = Center of Gravity or
the FULCRUM.the FULCRUM.
 As long as the FULCRUM remains withinAs long as the FULCRUM remains within
this center of gravity, the teeter totter isthis center of gravity, the teeter totter is
considered balanced.considered balanced.

 But if one box is heavier than the other, orBut if one box is heavier than the other, or
if one box slides away from the centerif one box slides away from the center
point it creates an imbalance.point it creates an imbalance.
 Most forklifts rely on theirMost forklifts rely on their
COUNTERWEIGHT as leverage to pickCOUNTERWEIGHT as leverage to pick
up loads.up loads.

What do we mean when we sayWhat do we mean when we say
counterweight?counterweight?

CounterweightCounterweight
 IF the load weighs more than the forkliftsIF the load weighs more than the forklifts
counterweight can handle or if a lightercounterweight can handle or if a lighter
load is not centered within a certainload is not centered within a certain
distance to this counterweight, the forkliftdistance to this counterweight, the forklift
can tip over.can tip over.
 A load needs to be centered properly.A load needs to be centered properly.
The LOAD CENTER is very important forThe LOAD CENTER is very important for
the stability of both the forklift and thethe stability of both the forklift and the
load.load.

Handling Your LoadHandling Your Load
 Other things that can throw off the balanceOther things that can throw off the balance
of your load are…of your load are…
 Load instabilityLoad instability
 Elevating (Raising up) loadsElevating (Raising up) loads
 Driving with loads, especially on unevenDriving with loads, especially on uneven
surfaces or around cornerssurfaces or around corners
 Example: Conditions of the surfaces weExample: Conditions of the surfaces we
drive on at ROT(uneven surfaces like thedrive on at ROT(uneven surfaces like the
drainage ditch in the loading zone)drainage ditch in the loading zone)

Handling Your LoadHandling Your Load
 Always use caution when you are handlingAlways use caution when you are handling
loads with the forkliftloads with the forklift
 An unbalanced forklift can lean andAn unbalanced forklift can lean and
suddenly tip causing serious injuries orsuddenly tip causing serious injuries or
even death.even death.
 KNOW THE FORKLIFT!KNOW THE FORKLIFT!
 KEEP IT STABLE!KEEP IT STABLE!

Understanding the ROT ForkliftUnderstanding the ROT Forklift
 A TIP OVER EVENTA TIP OVER EVENT

Two typesTwo types
• Lateral (sideways)Lateral (sideways)
• Longitudinal (usually forward)Longitudinal (usually forward)
• What do you do if you start to tip over?What do you do if you start to tip over?

Stay in the seatStay in the seat

Brace yourself for impactBrace yourself for impact

Lean in the opposite direction of the tip overLean in the opposite direction of the tip over

RIDE IT OUTRIDE IT OUT

Why is it important to stay in theWhy is it important to stay in the
forklift if it is tipping over?forklift if it is tipping over?
 Serious injury or even death can be theSerious injury or even death can be the
result of mixing split second judgment,result of mixing split second judgment,
which could lead you to jump in thewhich could lead you to jump in the
direction of the tip and being pinned in bydirection of the tip and being pinned in by
the forklift or crushed.the forklift or crushed.

The Data PlateThe Data Plate
 Important to know how to read it if you are goingImportant to know how to read it if you are going
to operate the forklift safely.to operate the forklift safely.
 The Data or “Capacity” plate includes:The Data or “Capacity” plate includes:

Capacity = maximum weight the forklift is capable ofCapacity = maximum weight the forklift is capable of
liftinglifting

Load Center = Load capacity infers that the center ofLoad Center = Load capacity infers that the center of
gravity will be maintained within a certain distancegravity will be maintained within a certain distance
from the load guard of the forklift.from the load guard of the forklift.

Most forklifts have a 24 inch load center rating whichMost forklifts have a 24 inch load center rating which
means that a 48 inch pallet of evenly stackedmeans that a 48 inch pallet of evenly stacked
materials will have its center of gravity at exactly halfmaterials will have its center of gravity at exactly half
of the load length which is 24 inches.of the load length which is 24 inches.

The Data PlateThe Data Plate
 HeightHeight

The plate shows reduced capacities atThe plate shows reduced capacities at
elevated lift heights. A common height whereelevated lift heights. A common height where
your capacity becomes affected is 156 inches.your capacity becomes affected is 156 inches.

Tilting back enough to stabilize the load andTilting back enough to stabilize the load and
never driving with the load elevated (raised)never driving with the load elevated (raised)
are ways to prevent making the forklift andare ways to prevent making the forklift and
load unstable.load unstable.

 Load center = center of gravity of objectLoad center = center of gravity of object
 Load center of gravity = ½ length of loadLoad center of gravity = ½ length of load
½
load length

Load center rating = center of gravity of objectLoad center rating = center of gravity of object
48”
24”
MostMost
forkliftsforklifts
havehave
loadload
centercenter
ratingrating
of 24”of 24”

Why is load center so important?Why is load center so important?
 Each forklift has RATED CAPACITYEach forklift has RATED CAPACITY

maximum weight capable of liftingmaximum weight capable of lifting

based on load’s CENTER OF GRAVITYbased on load’s CENTER OF GRAVITY
Load Center Rating = Max Weight LiftedLoad Center Rating = Max Weight Lifted
Must beMust be within 24” when picking upwithin 24” when picking up
capacity loadcapacity load
Stamped on the data plateStamped on the data plate

Load center rating = 24”Load center rating = 24”
60”
30”

60”
30”

Examples of Load CentersExamples of Load Centers
 Info needed from our data plate.Info needed from our data plate.

Forklift & Load MomentsForklift & Load Moments
Load capacity (pounds)Load capacity (pounds)
Moment =Moment =
Load center rating (inches)Load center rating (inches)
X
 Moments are a math equation!Moments are a math equation!
 Use the same equation to calculate both theUse the same equation to calculate both the
forklift moment & the load momentforklift moment & the load moment
Moment =Moment = (inch pounds)(inch pounds)
 If the forklift moment = the load moment, theIf the forklift moment = the load moment, the
load can be lifted!load can be lifted!

Forklift & Load Moments: ExampleForklift & Load Moments: Example
Load center rating = 24”Load center rating = 24”
Load capacity = 3,000 lbs.Load capacity = 3,000 lbs.
Load weight = 3,000 lbs.Load weight = 3,000 lbs.
24”
3,000 lbs

Forklift MomentForklift Moment
Load capacity (pounds)Load capacity (pounds)
ForkliftForklift
MomentMoment
X
Load Center Rating = 24”Load Center Rating = 24”
Load Capacity = 3,000 lbs.Load Capacity = 3,000 lbs.
3,000 pounds3,000 pounds
24 inches24 inchesX
inch poundsinch pounds
==
ForkliftForklift
MomentMoment
==
72,000

Load MomentLoad Moment
Load weight (pounds)Load weight (pounds)
LoadLoad
MomentMoment
X
Load Center Rating = 24”Load Center Rating = 24”
Load Weight = 3,000 lbs.Load Weight = 3,000 lbs.
3,000 pounds3,000 pounds
24 inches24 inchesX
inch poundsinch pounds
==
LoadLoad
MomentMoment
==
72,000

Forklift & Load Moments: ExampleForklift & Load Moments: Example
Forklift Moment = 72,000 inch poundsForklift Moment = 72,000 inch pounds
Load Moment = 72,000 inch poundsLoad Moment = 72,000 inch pounds
Can the load be lifted?Can the load be lifted?
24”
3,000 lbs

More ExamplesMore Examples
 Data plate lists a capacity of 5,000 lbs andData plate lists a capacity of 5,000 lbs and
a load center of 24 inches.a load center of 24 inches.
 Forklift Moment ?Forklift Moment ?
 24” X 5000 lbs = 120,000 inch lbs24” X 5000 lbs = 120,000 inch lbs
 If the load is 4,000 lbs and the load centerIf the load is 4,000 lbs and the load center
is 33 inches.is 33 inches.
 Load Moment ?Load Moment ?
 33” X 4000 lbs = 132,000 inch lbs33” X 4000 lbs = 132,000 inch lbs

More ExamplesMore Examples
 Can you pick up this load?Can you pick up this load?
 NO,The forklift will tip over!NO,The forklift will tip over!
 Why will it tip over?Why will it tip over?

The load moment is greater than the forkliftThe load moment is greater than the forklift
moment.moment.

Taking it a step further…Taking it a step further…
 How can you find out how much you could liftHow can you find out how much you could lift
with a 5,000 lbs rated forklift and a 4,000 lbswith a 5,000 lbs rated forklift and a 4,000 lbs
load with a load center of 33 inchesload with a load center of 33 inches
 Divide the forklift’s inch pound moment by 33.Divide the forklift’s inch pound moment by 33.
 120,000120,000 ÷ 33 = 3636 lbs÷ 33 = 3636 lbs
 SO can we lift 4,000 lbs?SO can we lift 4,000 lbs?
 How many lbs can you lift? 3636 lbsHow many lbs can you lift? 3636 lbs

Rule of ThumbRule of Thumb
 If you think the load exceed the forklift’sIf you think the load exceed the forklift’s
capacity, DON’T LIFT THE LOAD!capacity, DON’T LIFT THE LOAD!
 Go and speak to your supervisor or theGo and speak to your supervisor or the
ROT manager about the situation.ROT manager about the situation.

The Stability TriangleThe Stability Triangle
 It’s there even though you can’t see it.It’s there even though you can’t see it.
 It is located between the forklifts fulcrumIt is located between the forklifts fulcrum
and tapers back to the center point of theand tapers back to the center point of the
forklifts rear axle.forklifts rear axle.
 The forklift has a three point suspension.The forklift has a three point suspension.
 The Center of gravity is a point within theThe Center of gravity is a point within the
triangletriangle
 See page 24.See page 24.

The Stability TriangleThe Stability Triangle
 Example AExample A
 Shows the gravity point in the center of theShows the gravity point in the center of the
stability trianglestability triangle
 It shows a forklift at rest without a loadIt shows a forklift at rest without a load

Triangle Example BTriangle Example B
 When you add a load to the forklift, theWhen you add a load to the forklift, the
center of gravity willcenter of gravity will move in the directionmove in the direction
of the loadof the load
 Example B indicates by the position of theExample B indicates by the position of the
point that a near capacity load has beenpoint that a near capacity load has been
raised.raised.

Triangle Example CTriangle Example C
 Example C shows the reaction of theExample C shows the reaction of the
stability point when the forklift slowly turnsstability point when the forklift slowly turns
while transporting a near capacity load.while transporting a near capacity load.
 The stability point moves OPPOSITE theThe stability point moves OPPOSITE the
direction of the turndirection of the turn

Triangle Example DTriangle Example D
 What will happen if your stability point is here?What will happen if your stability point is here?
 You will be tipping over!You will be tipping over!
 The gravity point could just as well be showingThe gravity point could just as well be showing
the results of sudden breaking with a heavythe results of sudden breaking with a heavy
load.load.
 It could also show what happens when a load isIt could also show what happens when a load is
raised and tilted forward.raised and tilted forward.
 You DON’T need to be carrying a capacity loadYou DON’T need to be carrying a capacity load
for a tip over to happen!for a tip over to happen!

Forklift StabilityForklift Stability
Influenced by:Influenced by:

Load weightLoad weight

distance of load from pivot pointdistance of load from pivot point
Side to side balancingSide to side balancing
Raising loadsRaising loads
Movement of any type by the forkliftMovement of any type by the forklift

 Dynamics means “Movement”Dynamics means “Movement”
 Any type of movement will make theAny type of movement will make the
stability point within the stability trianglestability point within the stability triangle
move in response.move in response.
 If the point breaks through the lines of theIf the point breaks through the lines of the
triangle, you will in most cases tip overtriangle, you will in most cases tip over

 When is this likely to happen?When is this likely to happen?

Driving up or down rampsDriving up or down ramps

Rough surfacesRough surfaces

PotholesPotholes

Just using your brakesJust using your brakes

When you corner with a load raised.When you corner with a load raised.

Tilting a capacity load forward when raisedTilting a capacity load forward when raised
• This move is restricted by OSHAThis move is restricted by OSHA

Forklift + Load Center of GravityForklift + Load Center of Gravity
 The center of gravity of the forklift loadThe center of gravity of the forklift load
combination can move out side thecombination can move out side the
stability triangle if:stability triangle if:

The load is picked up on the tip of the forksThe load is picked up on the tip of the forks

The load is tilted forwardThe load is tilted forward

The load is tilted too far back when raised,The load is tilted too far back when raised,

The load is wideThe load is wide

Forklift movement causes the center of gravityForklift movement causes the center of gravity
to shift.to shift.

Isn’t Driving a Forklift like driving aIsn’t Driving a Forklift like driving a
car?car?
 Not at all!Not at all!
 Car is based on a four point suspensionCar is based on a four point suspension
system.system.

Able to corner at fast speedsAble to corner at fast speeds
 Forklift is based on a three pointForklift is based on a three point
suspension.suspension.

Will tip over if corner is taken too fastWill tip over if corner is taken too fast

A fork lift has rear wheel steering – causesA fork lift has rear wheel steering – causes
rear end to kick outrear end to kick out

Handling the Load - SkillsHandling the Load - Skills
 Forks wide enough to support loadForks wide enough to support load
 Enter at high side or heavy sideEnter at high side or heavy side
 Enter with forks parallel but above theEnter with forks parallel but above the
ground and enter load completelyground and enter load completely
 Raise the load 4 to 6 inches above theRaise the load 4 to 6 inches above the
floor and tilt the load backfloor and tilt the load back
 NEVER TRAVEL WITH RAISED LOADNEVER TRAVEL WITH RAISED LOAD
 Raise load only when stopped andRaise load only when stopped and
positioned in area for stackingpositioned in area for stacking

Handling the Load - SkillsHandling the Load - Skills
 Tilt forward or back only after forks andTilt forward or back only after forks and
load are supported.load are supported.
 Exit loads with forks straight and level andExit loads with forks straight and level and
only when clearonly when clear
 Sound horn to alert nearby pedestriansSound horn to alert nearby pedestrians
and look in the direction of travel and inand look in the direction of travel and in
the direction of the loadthe direction of the load

Inspecting Your TruckInspecting Your Truck
 Inspecting the vehicle, both visually andInspecting the vehicle, both visually and
with a form once a weekwith a form once a week
 Check the fuel lines and smell for gasCheck the fuel lines and smell for gas
leaksleaks
 Use chocks if parked on an inclineUse chocks if parked on an incline
 Make sure there is proper lighting andMake sure there is proper lighting and
floor is stablefloor is stable
 Practice “situational awareness”Practice “situational awareness”

OSHA Regs - ConductOSHA Regs - Conduct
 Only authorized drivers can operate forkliftOnly authorized drivers can operate forklift
 Stunt driving and horseplay prohibitedStunt driving and horseplay prohibited
 No riders permitted on vehicleNo riders permitted on vehicle
 No riders permitted on forksNo riders permitted on forks
 Operators should look in direction of travelOperators should look in direction of travel
and shouldn’t move until path is clearand shouldn’t move until path is clear
 Forklifts should not be driven up to anyoneForklifts should not be driven up to anyone
who is standing in front of a fixed objectwho is standing in front of a fixed object

OSHA Regs - ConductOSHA Regs - Conduct
 When leaving vehicle unattended:When leaving vehicle unattended:
- Power shut off- Power shut off
- Brakes set- Brakes set
- Mast to vertical position- Mast to vertical position
- Forks in down position- Forks in down position
- Wheels blocked if on an incline- Wheels blocked if on an incline
 If forklift left on:If forklift left on:
- Brakes must be set- Brakes must be set
- Mast to vertical position- Mast to vertical position
- Forks in down position- Forks in down position
- Wheels blocked in front and rear- Wheels blocked in front and rear
- Never go beyond 25 feet or out of view of forklift- Never go beyond 25 feet or out of view of forklift

OSHA Regs - PreventionOSHA Regs - Prevention
 Employees shall not place any part of their bodiesEmployees shall not place any part of their bodies
outside running lines of forklift or between mast uprightsoutside running lines of forklift or between mast uprights
 Employees shall not stand, pass or work under anEmployees shall not stand, pass or work under an
elevated load, unless effectively blocked to prevent itelevated load, unless effectively blocked to prevent it
from fallingfrom falling
 Operators should check vehicle at least once per shift,Operators should check vehicle at least once per shift,
and if unsafe, report immediately to supervisorand if unsafe, report immediately to supervisor
 No truck shall be operated with leak in fuel systemNo truck shall be operated with leak in fuel system
 Vehicles shall not be run onto an elevator unless givenVehicles shall not be run onto an elevator unless given
permission to do so and load capacity does not exceedpermission to do so and load capacity does not exceed
that of the elevatorthat of the elevator
 Motorized hand trucks shall enter elevators with load endMotorized hand trucks shall enter elevators with load end
forwardforward

OSHA Regs - PreventionOSHA Regs - Prevention
 Vehicles shall not be operated on floors, sidewalk doorsVehicles shall not be operated on floors, sidewalk doors
or platforms that will not safely support the vehicle loador platforms that will not safely support the vehicle load
 Prior to driving, the flooring shall be checked for breaksPrior to driving, the flooring shall be checked for breaks
or other structural weaknessesor other structural weaknesses
 Vehicles shall not be driven onto highway trucks untilVehicles shall not be driven onto highway trucks until
those trucks’ brakes are blocked and brakes setthose trucks’ brakes are blocked and brakes set
 To prevent railroad cars from moving during loading, carTo prevent railroad cars from moving during loading, car
brakes should be set, wheels chocked and blue flags orbrakes should be set, wheels chocked and blue flags or
lights displayedlights displayed
 The width of one tire on an industrial truck is theThe width of one tire on an industrial truck is the
minimum distance that a forklift must maintain from aminimum distance that a forklift must maintain from a
loading dockloading dock
 Trucks shall not be loaded in excess of their capacityTrucks shall not be loaded in excess of their capacity

OSHA Regs - PerformanceOSHA Regs - Performance
 Forklifts shall not exceed safe speeds and shall alwaysForklifts shall not exceed safe speeds and shall always
maintain a safe distance from other vehicles – usually 3maintain a safe distance from other vehicles – usually 3
truck lengths or a time lapse of 3 seconds.truck lengths or a time lapse of 3 seconds.
 Trucks traveling in the same direction shall not beTrucks traveling in the same direction shall not be
passed at intersections, blind spots or other dangerouspassed at intersections, blind spots or other dangerous
locationslocations
 Sound the horn at aisles and locations where vision isSound the horn at aisles and locations where vision is
obstructedobstructed
 Grades shall be ascended or descended slowly – seeGrades shall be ascended or descended slowly – see
specificsspecifics
 Forks shall be carried as low as possibleForks shall be carried as low as possible

OSHA Regs - PerformanceOSHA Regs - Performance
 Railroad tracks shall be crossed diagonally – noRailroad tracks shall be crossed diagonally – no
parking closer than 8.5’ to center of trackparking closer than 8.5’ to center of track
 Extreme care when tilting – elevated loadsExtreme care when tilting – elevated loads
should not be tiltedshould not be tilted
 Forks should be under the load in a way to keepForks should be under the load in a way to keep
it as secure as possibleit as secure as possible
 If loads are carried by two or more forklifts inIf loads are carried by two or more forklifts in
unison, the total weight of the load should notunison, the total weight of the load should not
exceed the combined lifting capacity of bothexceed the combined lifting capacity of both
forklifts.forklifts.

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