Acti Sit Down Fork Lift

This course is 6 to 8 hrs in length and The purpose of this training session is to present industry training requirements to ensure correct utilization, safe and efficient operation of Forklift in order to reduce incidents in the field.

After successful completion of this training material should ensure that participants have sufficient knowledge to safely operate a Forklift and meet Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) requirements and CSA standards regarding Forklift operations. This training will be broken up into the following learning objectives:

INTRODUCTION

Types of Forklifts, Standards and Inspections

ANATOMY AND COMPONENTS

Interior, Operator’s Manual, Capacity, Labels, Cab Floor, Seat, Belt, Controls, Brakes, Exterior, Chassis, Frame, ROPS/FOPS, Tires, Lights, Mast, Forks, Attachments, Counterweight, Engine Check, Liquid Propane, Gas, Diesel and Batteries

STABILITY

Center of Gravity, Stability Pyramid/ Stability Triangle, Dynamic Conditions and Attachments

SAFE OPERATIONS

Know Your Forklift, Training, Operator’s Manual, Forklift Handling, Steering, Seatbelts, Safe Driving, Load Handling, Use the Right Forklift, Cargo Type, Fuel Type, Free Lift, Transporting Personnel, Work Platforms, Know Your Worksite, Pedestrians, Surroundings, Ramps, Trailers, Parking, Attended Parking, and Unattended Parking

COMMON HAZARDS

• Critical Lifts

• Struck by a Forklift, Accident Profile #1

• Hit by Falling Load, Accident Profile #2

• Tip Over, Accident Profile #3

• Elevating Personnel, Accident Profile #4

• Run Off Dock, Accident Profile #5

• Maintenance Related, Accident Profile #6

• Distractions

• Fatigue

• Weather: Heat and Cold

• Emotions/Physical Health