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    Forklift Operator Safety

    BLRBusiness & Legal Resources 1408


    Session Objectives
    Understand how forklifts work
    Operate a forklift safely and skillfully
    Identify operating hazards
    Apply general principles of safe operation
    Properly inspect and maintain a forklift

    BLRBusiness & Legal Resources 1408


    Why Forklift Training
    Is Necessary
    100 fatalities each year
    20,000 lost workday
    injuries annually
    Common injuries
    Hitting a pedestrian
    Tipping over
    Improperly positioned loads
    Falling from raised forks
    Falling from a ladder struck
    with a forklift
    Falling material

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    Forklift Basics Mast

    Overhead
    Guard Lift
    Cylinder

    Lift
    Control

    Lift
    Seat Chains
    Belt

    Tilt
    Control Backrest

    Carriage

    Forks
    Forklift vs. Automobile

    Rear of a forklift swings


    in opposite direction of
    the turn
    Forklift impact against
    objects magnified
    Drives backward and
    forward
    One hand on controls

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    Nameplate
    OSHA requires a
    legible nameplate
    It includes information
    about the forklift and
    attachments
    It lists the maximum
    load capacity
    It describes the load Image Credit: State of WA-WISHA Services

    center

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    Determine a Loads
    Center of Gravity
    Center of gravity is CENTER OF 180LB TOP VIEW OF LIFT TRUCK
    the balance point GRAVITY OF LOAD

    Load center is the


    point where the
    heaviest part of the 300LB

    load is located CENTER OF GRAVITY

    Pick up load on the LOAD CENTER


    side closest to its
    center of gravity

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    Stability Triangle
    Vehicle Center of
    Gravity (unloaded)
    Stability Triangle

    Center of Gravity of
    Vehicle and Maximum
    Load (Theoretical)

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    What Can Cause a Tipover?
    Center of gravity
    side to side
    Center of gravity
    forward
    Center of gravity
    backward

    Combination of actions or
    circumstances can cause tipover
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    Attachments
    Change operating
    clearances
    Change capacity
    Change stability
    and load center

    Image Credit: CDC

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    Operating Hazards
    Pedestrians
    Accidents involving
    pedestrians may be
    caused by:
    Obstructed view
    Turning
    Speeding
    Pedestrian unaware
    forklift is present
    Carrying passengers
    and horseplay

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    Operating Hazards
    Environmental Conditions
    Combustible fuel-
    operated forklift in
    poorly ventilated area
    Traveling on ramps
    Crossing railroad
    tracks
    Slippery floors
    Operating on dirt
    or gravel
    Poor lighting

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    Operating Hazards
    Load Carrying
    Working around
    loading docks
    Loads that block
    the forward vision
    Stacking and
    unstacking on
    racks

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    Whats Wrong Here?

    Forks not fully lowered

    Forklift parked on
    sloped surface

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    Forklift Characteristics and
    HazardsAny Questions?
    Do you understand:
    The characteristics
    or basic features of
    a forklift
    The stability of
    forklifts
    The hazards specific
    to our workplace

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    Conduct a
    Preoperational Inspection
    Conduct a
    preoperational
    inspection
    Follow the inspection
    checklist
    Complete and sign
    the checklist

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    Inspection Walkaround

    Forklift is properly
    disengaged
    Walk to both sides
    Check front
    Walk to rear

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    Inspection Walkaround (cont.)
    Propane-powered
    Check all oil and
    fluid levels
    Check cables
    Check fan belt, fan,
    and radiator
    Check tank, and
    hose attachments
    Electric-powered
    Check the battery
    condition

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    While in the Operator Seat
    Make nonmoving
    checksgauges,
    lights, horn, backup
    alarm, warning light,
    tilt-and-lift mechanism,
    and parking brake
    Make moving checks
    seat belt, running
    brakes, and steering
    Look for oil or water
    leaks on the floor

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    Operating a Forklift
    Authorized operators
    only
    Quickly report
    accidents
    Always wear seat belts
    No person under the
    forks
    Operate controls only
    from drivers seat
    Never block exits or
    emergency equipment

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    Tipover Safety Procedure
    Always wear your
    seat belt
    Hold onto the
    steering wheel
    Brace your feet
    Lean away from
    the fall

    Illustration credit: Rolls High Reach

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    Loading and Unloading
    Never overload forklift
    Check load weight
    Locate loads
    center of gravity
    Inspect the load
    Restack or secure
    unstable loads
    Be sure forks
    are under load
    Tow from rear
    towing pin

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    Traveling
    Look in the
    direction of travel
    Keep body inside
    cage
    Keep forks low
    when traveling
    Sound the horn
    Dont speed
    Check clearance

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    Traveling (cont.)
    Avoid loose objects
    or holes
    Never carry
    passengers
    Pedestrians have
    the right-of-way
    Keep a safe distance
    from the edge of ramps
    or docks
    Never eat or drink
    No horseplay

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    Ramps and Railroads
    No turns on a ramp
    Load facing upgrade
    Go slow
    Cross railroad tracks
    diagonally
    Never park within
    8 feet of the center
    of railroad tracks

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    Docks
    Inspect the dock plate
    Check the trailer floor
    condition
    Make sure trailer
    wheels are chocked
    Ensure that the nose of
    the trailer is supported

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    Parking
    Dont block exits
    or aisles
    Lower the forks
    Set gear to
    neutral
    Set the parking
    brake
    Turn off the key

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    Propane Refueling
    Fill in well-ventilated
    area
    Highly flammable
    gasdo not smoke
    Report leaks
    immediately
    Distinct odor
    Hissing sound
    Frost on fittings
    Use gloves and safety
    glasses

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    Battery Charging
    Charge batteries only
    in protected areas with
    ventilation
    Inspect battery
    connectors for damage
    No smoking
    Immediately clean up
    electrolyte spills
    Wear PPE

    2008 Schumacher Electric Corp. All rights reserved.

    BLRBusiness & Legal Resources 1408


    Test your Knowledge
    1. The first step toward safe WORD BANK
    forklift operation is to conduct
    preoperational inspection
    a _____________
    preoperational _________.
    inspection
    battery test
    2. Your inspection should continue
    operators seat
    operators
    when you are in the _________
    seat
    ____. warehouse
    authorized drivers
    3. Only authorized
    __________ drivers
    ______
    should operate a forklift. supervisors
    jump
    4. If you are in a tipover, never
    remain seated
    try to jump
    ____.
    low
    5. When traveling in a forklift,
    high
    keep the forks low
    ___.
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    Inspection, Operation, and
    MaintenanceQuestions?
    Inspection procedures?
    Operating procedures?
    Vehicle maintenance?

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    Key Points to Remember
    Facility hazards include pedestrians,
    environmental conditions, and
    loading/unloading
    Position loads close to the vertical backrest
    Always conduct and document a
    preoperational inspection
    Follow the safe operating rules of the road
    Always refuel/recharge in ventilated areas
    and wear proper PPE
    BLRBusiness & Legal Resources 1408

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