Forklift Safety Training

1. Forklift Safety Training By: Greg S. Jarrett & Jimmy R. McCraney

2. Fork Lift Accidents OSHA estimates that there are 680,400 accidents each year. Of those reported nearly half suffered some type of injury. Over 100 resulted in death. “All Were Preventable”

5. Overview • Operators training requirements • Forklift Engineering Principles • Basic Operating Rules • Maintenance and Pre-start Safety Inspection • Vehicle Lockout • Forklift Safety Rules

6. Operator Training Requirements

7. Training Employees must be trained and certified prior to operation lift trucks. Training will be provided as formal instruction such as lectures computer learning, videotape, or written material. Employee must be tested on knowledge and perform practical exercises using lift truck prior to certification. Operators must be evaluated every three years.

8. Forklift Drivers Evaluation COMPANY:_________________________________________________ Make ________ Model ________ EMPLOYEE: _______________________________________________ YES NO 1. TESTING - JOB KNOWLEDGE ______ ______ 2. OPERATOR DAILY INSPECTION ______ ______ 3. SAFE REFUELING PROCEDURES ______ ______ 4. CORRECT STARTING/STOPPING ______ ______ 5. CORRECT BACKING PROCEDURES ______ ______ 6. CORRECT STACKING/UNSTACKING ______ ______ 7. CORRECT PARKING PROCEDURES ______ ______ 8. OVERALL DRIVING OPERATION ______ ______ INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS: ____________________________________________________________ TRAINEE SIGNATURE: _____________________ TRAINER SIGNATURE: _____________________________ Sample only

9. Knowledge Test Sample only COMPANY NAME:___________________________________________ NAME: ________________________________________________ DATE:___________ PLEASE CIRCLE THE CORRECT ANSWER 1. T F - Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck. 2. T F - When loads are raised and tilted forward, you change the center of gravity. 3. T F - Arms, legs, and other body parts should extend outside the overhead guard protection only when the truck is unloaded. 4. T F - The maximum weight of the load that your truck is allowed to carry is listed on the data plate. 5. T F - If a load is not carried as far back on the forks as possible, some load capacity can be lost. 6. T F - You can turn or stop a forklift suddenly if you are not carrying a load. 7. T F - Keep the forks as low as possible when traveling with or without a load. 8. T F - When traveling down a ramp or incline with a load, keep the counterweight upgraded. 9. T F - When following another lift truck, leave at least 3 truck lengths to allow room for stopping. 10. T F - Before entering a trailer, check to be sure that the trailer wheels have been properly chalked.

10. FORKLIFT TRAINING CERTIFICATE • Company: _________________________________________ Date: ________ • This certifies that _________________________________________ has successfully completed the forklift safety training program and is authorized to operate the power industrial • trucks/equipment listed. • Equipment authorized to operate: Training/Refresher Training Date: • _______________________________ ____________________________ • _______________________________ ____________________________ • _______________________________ ____________________________ • _______________________________ ____________________________ • _______________________________ ____________________________ • Trainer: _______________________ Employee: ______________________

11. Forklift Engineering Principles

12. Forklift Engineering Principles Data plates: lets the operator know the following information: • Make • Model • Serial number • Lift capabilities Operators must know this information to safely operate lift trucks “Warning” OSHA can fine $25,000 for lift trucks that do not have data plates installed.

13. One style Rear-end steering: rear-end swing creates hazard situations if drivers are not properly trained.

14. Fulcrum Point: is a lift trucks center point of balance during lifting operations. The weight of the load affects the center of balance in relation to the counterweight. Load Counterweight Center of balance during load lifting (Fulcrum Point)

15. Load Center Never drive with load tilted, it changes the load center of balance

16. Never drive with the load raised too high it changes the lift center of balance

17. Operating Requirements & Precautions

18. Basic Operating Rules • Employees must be trained and authorized to operate each specific lift truck. • Must be re-evaluated every three years • Know controls and instrumentation. • Location, what they do, and how they work. • Operating instructions • Warnings, precautions, and hand signals used by company. • Pedestrian safety • Know the areas where pedestrians will be working • Load manipulation • Log/lumber stacking or loading of trucks.

19. Basic Operating Rules (continued) • Know the terrain or environment that lift truck(s) will be driven • Fork attachment operation and use limitation. • Drive in reverse if view is obstructed. • Always scan ahead to watch for pedestrians and blind spots • No horseplay, speeding or stunt driving allowed.

20. Operating speed Should equal your average walking speed or about 5 MPH.

21. Signs prohibiting unauthorized foot or vehicle traffic in log unloading and storage areas shall be posted. 1910.265 (d)(2)(i)(d)

23. Be aware of pedestrians at all times

24. No riders One seat means only one person allowed on lift while moving.

25. No riders One seat means only one person allowed on lift while moving.

26. Account for rear-end swing distance when backing.

27. Backing operations can lead to incidents and possible injury

28. Know your vertical limitations when lifting a load

29. Keep body parts inside the cab at all times

30. Never add additional weight to lift a load

31. Pedestrians See a hazard? Never allow anyone to walk under a load

32. If visibility is restricted, drive in reverse.

33. Forks The rule to remember is to drive with the forks as low as possible. If someone were accidentally struck lift forks, it is much less lift threatening to be hit around the ankles than in the abdomen.

34. Drive with load 4 to 6 inches off the ground or surface.

35. Know your correct distances when loading/unloading trailers

36. Watch for load shifts

37. When driving up a ramp or incline the rule is to drive up and back down

38. Drive Up Back Down

39. Never raise someone using the forks

40. This is considered an imminent danger situation and could result in a $5,000 OSHA fine

41. Make sure dock plates are properly in position.

42. See a loading hazard? Chocks missing

43. Properly installed chock

44. Proper lighting during load/unload operations

45. Unsafe loading procedures can cause equipment damage and lead to possible injury.

46. Truck Loading Operations Have someone assist when the load obstruct your vision

47. Truck Loading Operations Maneuver the load slowly and safely

48. Truck Loading Operations Center the load properly

49. Loading platforms that are 48 or more inches off the ground must have barrier protection to guard against fall hazard.

50. Dock plate placed in the up position to guard against fall hazard