Industrial ForkLift Truck Operator Safety

This program consists of classroom instruction and hands-on performance testing. Power point Presentation & hands on instruction will be used to discuss the general rigging procedures & OSHA guidelines. The hands-on training will be conducted at your location using your equipment.

Truck-related topics:

• OSHA/ Manufacturer Regulations
• Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be authorized to operate
• Differences between the truck and the automobile
• Truck controls and instrumentation: where they are located, what they do, and how they work
• Engine or motor operation
• Steering and maneuvering
• Visibility (including restrictions due to loading)
• Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations
• Vehicle capacity
• Vehicle stability
• Any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform
• Refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries
• Operating limitations
• Any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator’s manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate

Workplace-related topics:

• Surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated
• Composition of loads to be carried and load stability
• Load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking
• Pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle will be operated
• Narrow aisles and other restricted places where the vehicle will be operated
• Hazardous (classified) locations where the vehicle will be operated
• Ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the vehicle’s stability
• Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust.
• Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation
• Hands-on portion done on your machine at your facility