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4. v Only trained and evaluated operators can drive forklifts v Employer certifies successful completion of training and evaluation

5. v Operators can only drive the types of forklifts on which they have been trained v Take forklift out of service if defective v Operating a forklift takes: o Skill o Mechanical knowledge o Knowledge of workplace hazards

6. v Driver has limited visibility v Rear-wheel steering v Different centers of gravity v Controls are different v Industrial trucks carry heavier loads VS

7. v Critical to safe operation v Unintentional, mistaken operation can cause serious accidents v Know where controls are located, what they do, how they work

8. v Powered by gasoline, LP gas, propane, or battery v Knowing how a truck is powered helps to understand the truck’s capabilities, limitations

9. v Rear-end steering v Many trucks do not have a standard steering wheel v Operator may need to steer in reverse v Operator may need to steer with one hand v Understand the controls for the type of truck you’re operating

10. v Loads can restrict vision v Look in the direction you’re traveling v Watch for overhead obstacles v Ensure adequate clearance v Check blind spots to side and rear

11. v Trucks can be equipped or modified to accept attachments for moving odd-shaped loads v Additions/modifications may affect stability, safe operation v Attachments can cause restrictions/limitations to operation v Operate trucks with attachments as being partially loaded

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

13. v Understand limitations for: o how much weight can be handled o how high the load can be raised o how far the load’s center of gravity can be from truck’s vertical load rest

14. v Center of gravity shifts when load is raised v Truck is less stable with raised load v Moving an unstable truck can result in tipover

15. v During a tipover: o Stay with vehicle and lean away from direction of fall o Don’t jump downward while truck is tipping v Keep load at lowest practical point

16. v Follow procedures and schedules v Keeps forklifts operating safely v Inspect for damage, defects, unusual conditions v Perform safety checks before operation o Fork pins and stops o Cowling and body parts o Fuel levels o Belts, hoses, tires

17. v Perform safety checks before operation o Brakes, steering, controls, hour meter, lights, horn o Remove unsafe trucks from service o Repairs must be made by authorized person v Perform safety checks before operation o Remove vehicles from service that emit sparks o Don’t operate trucks with fuel leaks

18. v Exposes workers to hazardous chemicals v Involves electrical hazards, heat build-up, generation of gas v Be aware of all hazards involving fueling and battery handling

19. v Keep flames, sparks, arcs from fueling areas v Smoking is not allowed in fueling/charging areas v Keep tools and metallic objects from top of uncovered batteries

20. v Operating instructions v Warnings v Precautions

21. v Loads handled v Pedestrian traffic v Traffic routes v Unique hazards of the facility

22. v Triggered by certain events: o Accidents o Near-misses o Assignment to different type of truck o Changes in work environment o Observation of unsafe operation v Evaluate at least every 3 years v Avoid duplication of training

23.  Original PowerPoint was accessed from http://www.usmra.com/ on 9/9/2011 and modified to meet needed criteria http://www.usmra.com/  Clipart obtained from Microsoft Clip Art Gallery