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Forklift Training - Forklift Training - GeneralGeneral
OverviewOverview Only trained and evaluated Only trained and evaluated
operators can drive forkliftsoperators can drive forklifts
Employer certifies successful Employer certifies successful completion of training and completion of training and evaluationevaluation
1a
OverviewOverview Operators can only drive the types Operators can only drive the types
of forklifts on which they have of forklifts on which they have been trainedbeen trained
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OverviewOverview Operating a forklift takes:Operating a forklift takes:
• SkillSkill• Mechanical knowledgeMechanical knowledge• Knowledge of workplace hazardsKnowledge of workplace hazards
1c
OverviewOverview Take forklift out of service if Take forklift out of service if
defectivedefective
1d
Forklift rulesForklift rules Don’t stand or pass under raised Don’t stand or pass under raised
forksforks
Only handle stable, safely Only handle stable, safely arranged loadsarranged loads
Only handle loads within truck’s Only handle loads within truck’s rated capacityrated capacity
2a
Forklift rulesForklift rules Place forks under load as far as possiblePlace forks under load as far as possible
Only tilt load forward while depositing itOnly tilt load forward while depositing it
High-lift rider trucks need overhead High-lift rider trucks need overhead guards to protect operatorguards to protect operator
2b
Forklift rulesForklift rules Use a safety platform to lift peopleUse a safety platform to lift people
Forklifts must be approved for Forklifts must be approved for hazardous locationshazardous locations
Watch where you are goingWatch where you are going
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Forklift rulesForklift rules Never drive up to anyone standing Never drive up to anyone standing
in front of a fixed objectin front of a fixed object
Allow no ridersAllow no riders
Keep arms, legs in truckKeep arms, legs in truck
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Forklift rulesForklift rules Keep the load close to the groundKeep the load close to the ground
Keep to the rightKeep to the right
Obey speed limitsObey speed limits
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Forklift rulesForklift rules Slow down, sound horn where vision Slow down, sound horn where vision
is obstructedis obstructed
Maintain safe distances (3 truck Maintain safe distances (3 truck lengths) when following other truckslengths) when following other trucks
Do not pass a truck at dangerous Do not pass a truck at dangerous locationslocations
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Forklift rulesForklift rules No stunt driving or horseplayNo stunt driving or horseplay
Ensure enough clearance at Ensure enough clearance at overhead locationsoverhead locations
Stay within loaded/rated capacityStay within loaded/rated capacity
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Forklift rulesForklift rules Use mechanical dock locks or set Use mechanical dock locks or set
brakes of highway trucks before brakes of highway trucks before driving on trailer.driving on trailer.
Follow any special precautionsFollow any special precautions
2h
Forklift rulesForklift rules Keep aisles free when parking Keep aisles free when parking
forkliftforklift
Lower forks, neutralize controls, Lower forks, neutralize controls, shut off engine, and set brakes shut off engine, and set brakes when truck is unattended.when truck is unattended.
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Training geared for the Training geared for the workplaceworkplace Types of trucksTypes of trucks
Site-specific informationSite-specific information
3a
Training topicsTraining topics Operating instructions, warnings, Operating instructions, warnings,
precautionsprecautions
Differences between trucks and Differences between trucks and automobilesautomobiles
Truck controls, instrumentationTruck controls, instrumentation
4a
Training topicsTraining topics Engine and motor operationEngine and motor operation
Steering and maneuverabilitySteering and maneuverability
VisibilityVisibility
4b
Training topicsTraining topics Fork and attachment adaptation, Fork and attachment adaptation,
operation, use limitationsoperation, use limitations
Vehicle capacity, stabilityVehicle capacity, stability
Inspection and maintenanceInspection and maintenance
4c
Training topicsTraining topics Refueling/rechargingRefueling/recharging
Operating limitationsOperating limitations
Other instructionsOther instructions
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Workplace-related Workplace-related training topicstraining topics Surface conditionsSurface conditions
Composition of loadsComposition of loads
Load manipulationLoad manipulation
5a
Workplace-related Workplace-related training topicstraining topics Pedestrian trafficPedestrian traffic
Narrow aisles, Narrow aisles, restricted areasrestricted areas
Hazardous Hazardous locationslocations
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Workplace-related Workplace-related training topicstraining topics Ramps, sloped surfacesRamps, sloped surfaces
Closed environmentsClosed environments
Unique, potentially hazardous Unique, potentially hazardous environmentsenvironments
5c
Differences between trucks Differences between trucks and automobilesand automobiles Driver has limited visibilityDriver has limited visibility
Rear-wheel steeringRear-wheel steering
Different centers of gravityDifferent centers of gravity
6a
Controls are differentControls are different
Industrial trucks carry heavier Industrial trucks carry heavier loadsloads
6b
Differences between trucks Differences between trucks and automobilesand automobiles
Controls and Controls and instrumentationinstrumentation Critical to safe operationCritical to safe operation
Unintentional, mistaken operation Unintentional, mistaken operation can cause serious accidentscan cause serious accidents
Know where controls are located, Know where controls are located, what they do, how they workwhat they do, how they work
7a
Engine and motor Engine and motor operationoperation Powered by gasoline, LP gas, Powered by gasoline, LP gas,
propane, or batterypropane, or battery
8a
Knowing how a truck is powered Knowing how a truck is powered helps to understand the truck’s helps to understand the truck’s capabilities, limitationscapabilities, limitations
Engine and motor Engine and motor operationoperation
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Steering and maneuveringSteering and maneuvering Rear-end steeringRear-end steering
Many trucks do not have a Many trucks do not have a standard steering wheelstandard steering wheel
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Steering and maneuveringSteering and maneuvering Operator may need to steer in Operator may need to steer in
reversereverse
Operator may need to steer with Operator may need to steer with one handone hand
Understand the controls for the Understand the controls for the type of truck you’re operatingtype of truck you’re operating
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Operator visibilityOperator visibility Loads can restrict visionLoads can restrict vision
Look in the direction you’re Look in the direction you’re travelingtraveling
Watch for overhead obstaclesWatch for overhead obstacles
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Operator visibilityOperator visibility Ensure adequate clearanceEnsure adequate clearance
Check blind spots to side and rearCheck blind spots to side and rear
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ForksForks Trucks can be equipped or Trucks can be equipped or
modified to accept attachments for modified to accept attachments for moving odd-shaped loadsmoving odd-shaped loads
Additions/modifications may affect Additions/modifications may affect stability, safe operationstability, safe operation
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ForksForks Attachments can cause Attachments can cause
restrictions/limitations to operationrestrictions/limitations to operation
Operate trucks with attachments Operate trucks with attachments as being partially loadedas being partially loaded
11b
Vehicle capacityVehicle capacity Only handle loads Only handle loads
within truck’s within truck’s rated capacityrated capacity
Capacity is Capacity is found on found on nameplatenameplate
12a
Vehicle capacityVehicle capacity Understand limitations for:Understand limitations for:
• how much weight can be handledhow much weight can be handled• how high the load can be raisedhow high the load can be raised• how far the load’s center of gravity how far the load’s center of gravity
can be from truck’s vertical load restcan be from truck’s vertical load rest
12b
Vehicle stabilityVehicle stability Center of gravity shifts when load Center of gravity shifts when load
is raisedis raised
Truck is less stable with raised loadTruck is less stable with raised load
Moving an unstable truck can Moving an unstable truck can result in tipoverresult in tipover
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Vehicle stabilityVehicle stability During a tipover:During a tipover:
• Stay with vehicle and lean away from Stay with vehicle and lean away from direction of falldirection of fall
• Don’t jump downward while truck is Don’t jump downward while truck is tippingtipping
Keep load at lowest practical pointKeep load at lowest practical point
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Inspection and Inspection and maintenancemaintenance Follow procedures and schedulesFollow procedures and schedules
Keeps forklifts operating safelyKeeps forklifts operating safely
Inspect for damage, defects, Inspect for damage, defects, unusual conditionsunusual conditions
14a
Inspection and Inspection and maintenancemaintenance Perform safety checks before Perform safety checks before
operationoperation• Fork pins and stopsFork pins and stops• Cowling and body partsCowling and body parts• Fuel levelsFuel levels• Belts, hoses, tiresBelts, hoses, tires
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Inspection and Inspection and maintenancemaintenance Perform safety checks before Perform safety checks before
operationoperation• Brakes, steering, controls, hour Brakes, steering, controls, hour
meter, lights, hornmeter, lights, horn• Remove unsafe trucks from serviceRemove unsafe trucks from service• Repairs must be made by authorized Repairs must be made by authorized
personperson
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Inspection and Inspection and maintenancemaintenance Perform safety checks before Perform safety checks before
operationoperation• Remove vehicles from service that Remove vehicles from service that
emit sparksemit sparks• Don’t operate trucks with fuel leaksDon’t operate trucks with fuel leaks
14d
Inspection and Inspection and maintenancemaintenance Perform safety checks before Perform safety checks before
operationoperation• Remove trucks from service that Remove trucks from service that
operate in excess of normal operating operate in excess of normal operating temperaturetemperature
• Check water mufflers dailyCheck water mufflers daily
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Fueling/charging of Fueling/charging of batteriesbatteries Exposes workers to hazardous Exposes workers to hazardous
chemicalschemicals
Involves electrical hazards, heat Involves electrical hazards, heat build-up, generation of gasbuild-up, generation of gas
Be aware of all hazards involving Be aware of all hazards involving fueling and battery handlingfueling and battery handling
15a
Fueling/charging of Fueling/charging of batteriesbatteries Keep flames, sparks, arcs from Keep flames, sparks, arcs from
fueling areasfueling areas
Smoking is not allowed in Smoking is not allowed in fueling/charging areasfueling/charging areas
Keep tools and metallic objects Keep tools and metallic objects from top of uncovered batteriesfrom top of uncovered batteries
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Provide operators with the Provide operators with the information they needinformation they need Operating instructionsOperating instructions
WarningsWarnings
PrecautionsPrecautions
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Truck-specific informationTruck-specific information LimitationsLimitations
Operator’s manualOperator’s manual
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Workplace-specific Workplace-specific informationinformation Loads handledLoads handled
Pedestrian trafficPedestrian traffic
Traffic routesTraffic routes
Unique hazards of the facilityUnique hazards of the facility
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Retraining/re-evaluationRetraining/re-evaluation Triggered by certain events:Triggered by certain events:
• AccidentsAccidents• Near-missesNear-misses• Assignment to different type of truckAssignment to different type of truck• Changes in work environmentChanges in work environment• Observation of unsafe operationObservation of unsafe operation
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Retraining/re-evaluationRetraining/re-evaluation Evaluate at least every 3 yearsEvaluate at least every 3 years
Avoid duplication of trainingAvoid duplication of training
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