1. Forklift Training - General

2. Overview Operators must be trained and evaluated
Only drive the types of trucks on which you have been trained 1a

3. Forklift rules Don’t stand or pass under raised forks
Only handle stable loads within truck’s rated capacity 2a

4. Forklift rules Use a safety platform to lift people
Only use approved trucks in hazardous locations
Look in direction of travel 2b

5. Forklift rules Don’t drive up to anyone in front of a fixed object
Allow no riders
Keep arms, legs in truck 2c

6. Forklift rules
Keep the load close to the ground
Obey speed limits 2d

7. Forklift rules Slow down, sound horn at intersections
Maintain safe following distances, clearance
No stunt driving, horseplay 2e

8. Forklift rules Secure truck trailers before entering
Lower forks, neutralize controls, shut off engine, and set brakes when truck is unattended 2f

9. Training geared for the workplace
Truck-related topics
Site-specific information 3a

10. Truck-related topics Operating instructions, warnings
Forklifts vs. autos
Truck controls 4a

11. Truck-related topics Engine, motor operation Steering, maneuverability
Visibility 4b

12. Truck-related topics Fork, attachment use limitations
Vehicle capacity, stability
Inspection, maintenance 4c

13. Truck-related topics Refueling, recharging Operating limitations
Other instructions 4d

14. Workplace-related topics
Surface conditions, ramps, slopes
Composition of loads 5a

15. Workplace-related topics
Pedestrian traffic
Narrow aisles
Hazardous locations
Ventilation 5b

16. Forklifts vs. automobiles
Rear-wheel steering
Different centers of gravity
Different controls
Heavy loads 6a

17. Controls and instrumentation
Unintentional, mistaken operation can cause serious accidents 7a

18. Engine and motor operation
Gasoline, LP gas, propane, or battery 8a

19. Steering and maneuvering
Rear-end steering
No standard steering wheel
Often drive in reverse 9a

20. Operator visibility Loads can restrict vision
Look in the direction of travel
Check blind spots
10a

21. Forks Additions/modifications may affect stability, safe operation
Attachments can restrict/limit operation
11a

22. Vehicle capacity Only handle loads within truck’s rated capacity
Capacity is found on nameplate
12a

23. Vehicle stability Center of gravity shifts as load is raised
Truck is less stable with raised load
13a

24. Vehicle stability
During a tipover stay with vehicle, lean away from direction of fall
Don’t jump down as truck tips
13b

25. Inspection and maintenance
Follow procedures, schedules
Pre-operation safety checks
14a

26. Inspection and maintenance
Damage, defects, unusual conditions
Remove unsafe trucks from service
14b

27. Fueling/charging of batteries
Exposes workers to hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards
15a

28. Fueling/charging of batteries
No smoking, flames, sparks, arcs
Keep tools, metallic objects away from uncovered batteries
15b

29. Provide operators with complete information
Operating instructions
Warnings, precautions
Limitations
16a

30. Workplace-specific information
Traffic routes, pedestrians
Unique hazards of the facility
17a

31. Retraining/re-evaluation
Triggered by certain events
Evaluate at least every 3 years
18a