Forklift Certification Training Course
Forklift CertificationTraining Course
Overview Operating a forklift is serious business. Eachyear over 100 deaths involving forklifts occurand OSHA estimates that there are nearly 70thousand accidents. While the principles of operating a forklift mayseem as simple as driving a car, proper safetyand driver training are necessary toaccomplish safe forklift operation.
What this Course Is This course will review safe forklift operationrequirements. Upon completion on this courseyou will have been provided the informationneeded to pass a forklift safety test. This course complies with OSHA regulations1910.178 (l), 1915.120 (a), 1917.1 (a)(2)(xiv),1918.1 (b)(10), 1926.602 (d) and meetsrequirements for a Forklift Certification TrainingCourse. This training must be taken each 3 years or whenan accident or near-miss occurs.
What this Course Is Not This course will not teach you how to operate aforklift. Certification is not complete without a drivingevaluation administered by a person who has therequired knowledge, training and experience totrain powered industrial operators and judgetheir competency This course is not designed to substitute foroperator training in the operation of specificforklifts in a specific workplace as required byOSHA regulations.
Forklift ComponentsLightsHornSteering WheelMastLift CylinderSafety CageLift ChainsAuxiliary SeatBreakBackrestTilt CylinderSeat BeltCarriageForksHour MeterLiftControlTiltControlBatteryIndicator
Operation Rules Only the operator ofthe forklift is allowedto ride on the forklift. No one may ride onthe forks of the forkliftunless an approvedsafety platform withguardrails is provided.
Loading Dock Areas You must keep a safe distancefrom the edge of docks orramps. Remember forkliftshave a wide rear end swing. Never drive onto a trailer,truck, dock without verifyingthat the floor will safelysupport the load of the vehicleand carried cargo. Always check and make surethat all dock boards, bridgeplates are secure and that thetruck and trailer wheels arechocked.
Traveling Always observe speed limit signs atyour workplace. A forklift shouldnever travel faster than a quickwalking pace. If following another forklift adistance of at least three forkliftlengths should be maintainedbetween you and the forklift infront of you. Forks should be as low to theground as possible whilemaintaining safe clearances
Traveling (continued) The operator must slow down and sound thehorn at cross aisles and other locations wherevision is obstructed. The operator must always drive slowly enoughto make a turn without tipping the forklift andto stop safely for pedestrians. Seat belts are required to be worn whileoperating the forklift.
Surface Condition Surface conditions can compromise forkliftsafety. Bumps, depressions or debris can cause aforklift to become unstable or lose control. A soft operating surface can cause yourwheels to sink which may destabilize the load. Icy, oily or wet surfaces should be avoided andcleaned as soon as possible.
Surface Load Operating surface mustbe rated to support theforklift and it s load by afactor of four. If a 5,000 pound forklifthas a load of 2,000pound the surface mustbe able to support28,000 pounds5,000 2,000 7,000 x 4 28,000
Lifting Loads Overloading will increase the risk that a forklift will tipover and reduce the ability to control it. Forkliftsmust not be overloaded. Loaders and/or operators must check the maximumload capacity on the forklift nameplate. Lifted loads must be neatly piled and cross-tied, ifpossible. To reduce the risk of tipping, the load must becentered on the lift forks.
Lifting Loads (continued) No one can be allowed to stand or pass under thelift portion of any forklift, whether loaded orempty, because injury may result from mechanicalfailure or falling objects. Before moving or stacking materials, the operatormust survey the path of travel to avoid machinery,overhead obstructions, sprinkler systems,manufactured goods and other obstructions.
Forklift AttachmentsJib Crane AttachmentHoist AttachmentCarpet Lifting AttachmentDrum Grabber AttachmentPersonnel Platform Attachment
Forklift Attachments Using an unapproved attachment could alter theforklift’s lifting and balance characteristics and leadto a forklift overturning. Whenever an attachment is used that could affectthe capacity or safe operation of a forklift, its usemust be approved by the forklift manufacturer. Theemployer must mark the forklift to show the newweight with attachment. The maximum capacity atthe highest elevation must also be shown.
Unattended Forklift A forklift is considered unattended if the operatoris more than 25 feet from the forklift or if notvisible by the operator. Unattended forklifts must lower the forks to theground. Controls must be set to neutral, powerturned off and the brakes set. Wheels must bechocked if the forklift is unattended on an incline. If you are not seated in the forklift but stay within25 feet, you must, set the brakes, lower the forksto the ground and set all controls to neutral.
Forklift Stability Forklifts have a “stability triangle”.The sides of the triangle as shown inthe illustration are formed by thecenter of each front wheel and thecenter of the rear wheel or at thecenter of the axle if there are tworear wheels. A vertical line extending from thecenter of gravity of the vehicle-loadcombination must be inside of thestability triangle to prevent theforklift from tipping forward, fallingsideways or dropping its load.Maximum Load withmast verticalUnloadedForklift
Forklift Stability (continued) The center of gravity of theforklift-load combinationcan move outside thestability triangle if:– the load is picked up on thetip of the forks,– the load is tilted forward,– the load is tilted too far backwhen raised– the load is wide, or– forklift movement causesthe center of gravity to shift.UnstableStableUnloaded Forklift’s center of gravity
Steps to Take in a Tipover of aSit-Down Counterbalanced Forklift: Fasten seat belt, don't jump, hold on tight to steering wheel,brace feet, lean away from impact and lean forward. Notethat the seat belt should already be fastened.
Forklift Capacity Plates Forklifts have a capacity plate to tell the userwhat loads are safe to lift. If the plate says thecapacity is 30,000 pounds or less then thatcapacity is rated for a load with a center ofgravity 24” from the face of the forks. If theforklift capacity is greater than 30,000 poundsthen the label will rate the load at a 36” or 48”center of gravity since larger forklifts usuallylift physically larger loads.
Forklift Capacity PlatesCapacityForkliftTypeAttachment IDCapacity with AttachmentThis LP Gas Forklift can safely lift 5000 lbs. 173” high with a center ofgravity 24” from the face of the forks. With an attachment labeled “HSS”,the safe load drops to 4500 lbs.
Fueling and ChargingBatteries Battery charging areas should be provided with systems for flushing andneutralizing spilled electrolyte, fire protection, protecting charging apparatusfrom damage by forklifts, and adequate ventilation of fumes from off gassing(hydrogen gas) from the batteries. Smoking is prohibited in the battery charging area. Open flames shall not be used for checking the electrolyte levels of thestorage batteries.Refueling Fuel tanks should not be filled while the engine is running. Spillage of oil or fuel should be carefully cleaned up or allowed to completelyevaporate and the fuel cap replaced before restarting the engine. Open flames shall not be used for checking gasoline levels in the fuel tanks. There shall be no smoking when refueling or changing LP tanks on the forklift.
InclinesAlways keep the load uphill when going up or down an incline
Electric Motor Powered Industrial TrucksStandup End Control RiderSitdown RiderNarrow Aisle ReachNarrow Aisle High Lift StraddleInternal Combustion Engine PoweredIndustrial Trucks - Gas/LPG/DieselCounterbalanced ForkliftGas/LPG Cushion TireCounterbalanced ForkliftGas/LPG/Diesel Pneumatic TireRough Terrain ForkliftGas/LPG/Diesel Vertical Mast
Employees shall not place any part of theirbodies outside the running lines of anindustrial truck or between mast uprights orother parts of the truck where shear orcrushing hazards exist.
forklift’s lifting and balance characteristics and lead to a forklift overturning. Whenever an attachment is used that could affect the capacity or safe operation of a forklift, its use must be approved by the forklift manufacturer. The employer must mark the forklift to show the new weight with attachment. The maximum capacity at
When installing a forklift scale on an electric forklift, static discharge protection must be installed on the forklift When installing a forklift scale, OSHA requires the end user to de-rate the lift capacity of the forklift Compatible with most Class II and Class III forklift attachments, consult factory
FORKLIFT SITE-2014/15 INTRODUCTION In general the forklift can be defined as a tool capable of lifting hundreds of kilograms. A forklift is a vehicle similar to a small truck that has two metal forks on the front used to lift cargo. The forklift operator drives the forklift forward until the forks push under the cargo, and can then lift the cargo
Forklift overturned 279 16 Forklift struck something, or ran off dock 293 17 Worker pinned between objects 139 8 Worker struck by material 152 9 Worker struck by forklift 237 14 Worker fell from forklift 176 10 Worker died during forklift repair 147 9 Other accident 297 17 Total 1720 100
Forklift training is required for all individuals who wish to use the forklift at SJSU. This manual is presented as a guide and may be used for retraining/re-certification only. Initial training in forklift safety requires completion of web-based ClarityNet Forklift Certification training through SJSU Safety and Risk Services as well as a .
Forklift training is required for all individuals who wish to use the forklift at SJSU. This manual is presented as a guide and may be used for retraining/re-certification only. Initial training in forklift safety requires completion of web-based ClarityNet
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