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Forklift Training - General
3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Overview Operators must be trained and evaluated Only drive the types of trucks on which you have been trained 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Forklift rules Don’t stand or pass under raised forks Only handle stable loads within truck’s rated capacity 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Forklift rules Use a safety platform to lift people Only use approved trucks in hazardous locations Look in direction of travel 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Forklift rules Don’t drive up to anyone in front of a fixed object Allow no riders Keep arms, legs in truck 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Forklift rules Keep the load close to the ground Obey speed limits 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Forklift rules Slow down, sound horn at intersections Maintain safe following distances, clearance No stunt driving, horseplay 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Forklift rules Secure truck trailers before entering Lower forks, neutralize controls, shut off engine, and set brakes when truck is unattended 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Training geared for the workplace
Truck-related topics Site-specific information 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Truck-related topics Operating instructions, warnings Forklifts vs. autos Truck controls 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Truck-related topics Engine, motor operation Steering, maneuverability Visibility 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Truck-related topics Fork, attachment use limitations Vehicle capacity, stability Inspection, maintenance 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Truck-related topics Refueling, recharging Operating limitations Other instructions 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Workplace-related topics
Surface conditions, ramps, slopes Composition of loads 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Workplace-related Topics
Pedestrian traffic Narrow aisles Hazardous locations Ventilation 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Forklifts vs. automobiles
Rear-wheel steering Different centers of gravity Different controls Heavy loads 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Controls and instrumentation
Unintentional, mistaken operation can cause serious accidents 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Engine and motor operation
Gasoline, LP gas, propane, or battery 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Steering and maneuvering
Rear-end steering No standard steering wheel Often drive in reverse 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Operator visibility Loads can restrict vision Look in the direction of travel Check blind spots 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Forks Additions/modifications may affect stability, safe operation Attachments can restrict/limit operation 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Vehicle capacity Only handle loads within truck’s rated capacity Capacity is found on nameplate 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Vehicle stability Center of gravity shifts as load is raised Truck is less stable with raised load 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Timber Products Manufacturers Association
Vehicle stability During a tipover stay with vehicle, lean away from direction of fall Don’t jump down as truck tips 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Inspection and maintenance
Follow procedures, schedules Pre-operation safety checks 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Inspection and maintenance
Damage, defects, unusual conditions Remove unsafe trucks from service 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Fueling/charging of batteries
Exposes workers to hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Fueling/charging of batteries
No smoking, flames, sparks, arcs Keep tools, metallic objects away from uncovered batteries 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Provide operators with complete information
Operating instructions Warnings, precautions Limitations 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Workplace-specific information
Traffic routes, pedestrians Unique hazards of the facility 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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Retraining/re-evaluation
Triggered by certain events Evaluate at least every 3 years 3/4/2015 Timber Products Manufacturers Association
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