Langley Forklift Training Program

Langley Forklift Training Program - The lift truck is a common powered industrial vehicle which is in wide use these days. They are sometimes referred to as jitneys, hi los or lift trucks. A departments store would use the forklift to load and unload products, whilst warehouses would utilize them to stack products and materials. And grocery stores utilize small models to drop stock in the aisles. Whether transporting lumber at a sawmill or loading material at a construction site, operators of forklifts should be correctly trained and licensed. The priority should be on the safety of the pedestrian and worker. This forklift training course teaches the health and safety regulations governing forklifts to be able to ensure their safe and efficient utilization.

Forklift Training Program Safety Guidelines:

Forklift training courses are designed to ensure that the operator could safely control the forklift during tilting, traveling and lifting. Just trained operators should operate a forklift.

Safety tips while traveling - hands, head, feet, legs and arms must be kept inside the forklift truck during traveling. The forks must be tilted back and low to the ground. Observe posted traffic signs. Sound the horn and decrease speed when taking a corner. If the driver's vision is blocked by the load, drive backwards slowly. Pre-check the ground for possible hazards, like objects, wet or oily spots, holes, rough patches, vehicles and people. Avoid stopping immediately.

When a vehicle or a person crosses the blind spots of the lift truck, stop the truck, lower the load, and do not continue until the way is clear. If 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 while steering - If 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 which is overloaded will be difficult to steer. Follow load restrictions. Never add a counterweight in order to improve steering.

Safety tips while loading - The forklift's suggested load capacities should be adhered to; the information could be found on the data plate. Always make sure that the load is placed based on the recommended load centre. The forklift would remain steady so long as the load is kept near the front wheels.

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

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