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Basic Forklift Operation

Basic Forklift Operation. Forklift Operation. OSHA 1910.178 states “Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.”. Types of Forklifts. Different types of forklifts are available, mainly for different environments: Diesel powered

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Basic Forklift Operation

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  1. Basic Forklift Operation

  2. Forklift Operation OSHA 1910.178 states “Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.”

  3. Types of Forklifts • Different types of forklifts are available, mainly for different environments: • Diesel powered • Electric powered • Gasoline powered • LP-Gas powered

  4. Interesting Facts • Forklifts weigh thousands of • pounds. • Are extremely powerful. • Use rear wheel steering. • Can turn in a very tight circle. • Are not very wide for use in • aisles.

  5. Truck Body

  6. Overhead Guard

  7. Hydraulic Lift

  8. Gauges

  9. Truck Controls

  10. Switches

  11. Data Plates

  12. Tire Types Tire Types

  13. Unlike a car or truck, lift trucks use the rear wheels for steering. Rear Wheel Steering

  14. Load Capacity

  15. Load Centering

  16. Load Centering

  17. Load Centering

  18. KEEP YOUR SPEED DOWN! Speed

  19. Quick Turns

  20. The 8 Inch Rule

  21. If a load blocks your view, travel in reverse. If Your View is Blocked

  22. Overhead Clearance

  23. Center Your Loads

  24. Loose Loads

  25. Wide and Long Loads Wide and long loads are more unstable than other loads. and watch your clearance.

  26. Driving on Ramps Unloaded

  27. Driving on Ramps Loaded

  28. Driving Across Ramps

  29. Driving on Various Surfaces

  30. Will the floor of the trailer support your load? Loading Docks

  31. Loading Docks

  32. Loading Docks

  33. Always park your truck away from traffic and on a level surface. Parking

  34. Set directional control in neutral. Lower forks flat on the floor. Parking

  35. Set parking brake. Turn engine off and remove key. Parking

  36. Intersections As you drive, watch out for people walking, and at intersections, slow down, look for traffic, and sound your horn frequently. Remember, ALWAYS come to a complete stop before changing direction. Intersections

  37. Raised Forks Never let anyone, including yourself, walk or stand under the forks when they are raised Keeping Work Area Clear

  38. No Riders Keep in mind that you are a lift truck operator, not a taxi service. You should never allow anyone to ride on your lift truck. No Riders

  39. Safety Devices Seat Belt - Most lift trucks are equipped with a seat belt. Use it! Wear Your Seatbelt

  40. Safety Devices • Horn - Sound your horn: • * Before backing up  * At intersections  * When traveling through doors  * Anywhere your vision is limited • or blocked Using Your Horn Often

  41. Safety Devices Backup Backup Alarms

  42. Safety Devices Warning Light - Some trucks are Warning Light

  43. Daily Inspection • The safety equipment you must inspect daily is: • Seat Belt • Warning Light • Backup Alarm • Horn

  44. Daily Inspection • The safety equipment you must inspect daily is: • Steering • Brakes • Carriage, chains, forks • Hydraulic hoses

  45. Daily Inspection • The safety equipment you must inspect daily is: • Hydraulic lift/tilt controls • Tires • Hour Meter • Leaks

  46. Daily Inspection • The safety equipment you must inspect daily is: • Fuel level • Oil level and pressure • Water level • Fan Belt

  47. Refueling and Recharging • Park in designated refueling or • recharging area. • Do not block emergency equipment. • Make sure area is well ventilated. • Have extinguisher nearby. * * * *

  48. Refueling and Recharging * * * * • Turn off engine and lights. • Do not smoke. • Do not spill fuel. • Use only approved cans. • For LP, shut off valves. • When charging, remember • gases.

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