1. Power Industrial Truck: Forklift Safety Awareness
JOB
WORKER
MANAGEMENT
INJURY
The job, worker, and management all are related in controlling the injury.

2. Why is forklift safety Important? Accidents

3. 7th on OSHA’s Top 10 list
Powered Industrial Trucks – (3,262 Total Violations)
Top 5 sections cited:
(L)(l) Failure to ensure each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely
(L)(4)(iii) Failure to evaluate each powered industrial truck operator’s performance at least once every three years
(L)(6) Failure to certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated
(p)(1) Failure to take damaged powered industrial trucks out of service
(Q)(7) Failure to examine powered industrial trucks before placing in service

4. Overview Hazards Pre-operations Operations Training
LP–Diesel-Gas Electric
Stats

5. The Main Parts of the Truck
Read operator's manual for your forklift
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

6. Operating a Forklift Be Sure its Working
Pre-Op Inspection
Operational Inspection
Removal from Service
Maintenance

7. Operating a Forklift Traveling & Maneuvering
Mounting – Dismounting
Hazards
Falls & Hitting Head
Dry hands for good grab hold
Shoe soles clean to reduce slips
Use bar to grab – Not steering wheel
Pull or lower body in/out of cab – No Jumping

8. Operating a Forklift Starting & Stopping
Use Pre-Op and Operation Checklist before starting
Ensure way is clear
Sound horn /Use spotters if needed
Proceed slowly
Stopping
Park in authorized areas
Apply brakes slowly
Neutralize controls
Set parking brake
Turn off engine
Block wheels on inclines

9. Operating a Forklift Operational Speeds
Hazards: Tipover & Collisions
Aware of travel route conditions
Slow speeds
Watch in direction of travel route
Slow Down/Sound horn at cross aisles
Turn wheel in slow-smooth- sweeping motion
Ascend/Descend grades slowly
Grades > 10% - load driven upgrade

10. Operating the Forklift Using the Pedal
Hazards: Collision – Damage to load or equipment – Brake failure
Do Not ride inch pedal
Depress inch pedal & slowly approach load
Use Inch pedal for shifting Fwd/Rev
Keep foot off pedal unless using it

11. Operating Forklift Steering/Turning/Changing Directions
Hazards:
Tipover : Collision : Struck-by/Crushing Injuries : Load falls
Dos
Complete stop before turning
Use Horn/Lights to warn when Reversing
Keep clear view in direction of travel
Use guides/mirrors/spotters
Give room to pedestrians
Reduce speed to turn
Forward Upgrade
Reverse Downgrade
Don’ts
Grab over head bar when reversing
Turn on grades
Speed
Travel with forks raised
Make wide turns

12. Operating a Forklift Parking
Hazards: Struck-by injuries & unintended movement
25’ limit for in operators control
On hard level surface
In authorized areas
Fully engage parking brake
Neutralize controls
Tilt mast forward
Lower load to ground
Turn off engine & Take key
Do Not jump off

13. Operating the Forklift
Safe Handling Prep
Approaching
Mast Position
Fork Position
Lifting the load
Lowering the load
High Tiering
Truck/Trailer/RR cars

14. Operating a Forklift Safe Travel Practices
Hazards
Tipover : Collision : Struck-by/Crushing Injuries : Load falls
Always have a clear view
Observe traffic rules
Yield Right-of-Way to emergencies
Keep load low
Do Not Pass
Diagonally cross RR tracks
Operate at speeds to allow control
Secure dockplates before driving on them
No horseplay/stunts/riders
Keep arms/legs inside the cab
Do not travel in pedestrians walkways

15. Tipovers IN CASE OF A TIPOVER Don’t Jump – Stay in Forklift
2 types of Tipovers: Forward or Side
IN CASE OF A TIPOVER
(Procedure for sit-down counter balance forklift)
Don’t Jump – Stay in Forklift
Hold tight to steering wheel
Brace Feet
Lean Away from impact
Lean Forward
Procedures vary for different forklifts

16. Understanding the Workplace
Physical Conditions
Pedestrian Traffic
Ramps and Grades  
Loading Docks  
Narrow Aisles  
Elevators  
Enclosed and Hazardous Areas

17. Training All operators must be certified by the following Retraining
Specific Equipment Used
Books/Videos/Lecture
Hands on training
Evaluation written & performance
Retraining
Every 3 years
Upon accident/unsafe operation noted
Certification includes
Name of operator/trng date/eval date/instructor
Most claims frequency are from awkward and frequent lifting exposures.