Grande Prairie Forklift Training Program

Grande Prairie Forklift Training Program - The forklift is a common powered industrial vehicle that is in wide use nowadays. They are sometimes known as hi los, lift trucks or jitneys. A departments store will utilize the forklift to unload and load products, whilst warehouses would use them in order to stack materials and products. And grocery stores use small models to drop supplies in the aisles. Whether transporting lumber at a sawmill or loading material at a construction site, operators of forklifts are required to be well trained and licensed. The priority must be on worker and pedestrian safety. This forklift training program teaches the safety and health rules governing forklifts to be able to guarantee their safe and efficient use.

Forklift Training Program Safety Tips:

Correct training guarantees that forklift operators are able to maintain control of the lift truck in tilting, traveling and lifting. Only trained operators should drive a forklift.

While the forklift is in use; head, arms, hands, legs and feet must be kept in the forklift. Lift truck forks should be kept low to the ground while being slightly tilted back. Observe traffic signs which are posted. Honk the horn and reduce speed when taking a corner. If the vision of the driver is blocked by the load, drive in reverse slowly. Pre-check the ground for potential dangers, like for example oily or wet spots, objects, rough patches, holes, people and vehicles. Avoid stopping immediately.

If a vehicle or a person crosses the lift truck's blind spot, stop the truck, lower the load, and do not continue until the path is clear. If traveling on an incline, the forks should be pointed uphill with a load and downhill without a load. The forklift should just be turned around when on level ground.

Safety guidelines while steering - When traveling at good speeds, never turn the steering wheel sharply. Support the load with the front wheels and turn utilizing the rear wheels. A truck that is overloaded would be difficult to steer. Follow load restrictions. Do not add a counterweight as a way to improve steering.

Safety guidelines while loading - The forklift's suggested load capacities should be followed; the information can be found on the data plate. Always make sure that the load is placed according to the suggested load centre. The forklift will remain stable so long as the load is kept near the front wheels.

The mast of the forklift should be in an upright position prior to inserting the fork into a pallet. Before inserting the fork, level it.

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