Prince George Forklift Training Program

Prince George Forklift Training Program - The lift truck is a common powered industrial vehicle which is in wide use nowadays. They are sometimes called jitneys, hi los or lift trucks. A departments store would utilize the forklift to unload and load merchandise, while warehouses will utilize them to stack products and materials. 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, forklift operators must be trained properly and licensed. The main concern should be on pedestrian and worker safety. This forklift training course teaches the health and safety rules governing forklifts to be able to ensure their safe and efficient use.

Forklift Training Program Safety Guidelines:

Correct training ensures that operators of forklifts are able to maintain control of the forklift during tilting, traveling and lifting. Only qualified operators should drive a forklift.

Safety tips when traveling - hands, head, arms, feet and legs should be kept in the forklift truck during traveling. The forks should be tilted back and low to the ground. Observe posted traffic signs. Decrease speed and sound the horn if taking a corner. If the driver's vision is blocked by the load, drive in reverse slowly. Pre-inspect the ground for potential dangers, like objects, wet or oily spots, holes, rough patches, vehicles and people. Avoid stopping suddenly.

If a person or vehicle crosses the blind spots of the lift truck, stop the truck, lower the load, and do not travel until the path is clear. When traveling on an incline, the forks should be pointed downhill without a load and uphill with a load. The lift truck should just be turned around if on level ground.

Safety guidelines when steering - If traveling at good speeds, never turn the steering wheel sharply. Support the load making use of the front wheels and turn using the back wheels. A truck which is overloaded will be hard to steer. Follow load limits. Do not add a counterweight in order to improve steering.

Safety guidelines while loading - Adhere to the recommended capacity and load limitations of the lift truck. This information is displayed on the data plate. Always make sure that the load is positioned based on the suggested load centre. The forklift would remain stable as long as the load is kept close to the front wheels.

Before inserting the forks into the pallet, the mast of the forklift should be in an upright position. Level the forks prior to inserting them.

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