Forklift Training Course Moose Jaw

Forklift Training Course Moose Jaw - Federal and industry regulators have established the criteria for forklift safety training according to their current standards and regulations. Individuals wanting to use a forklift must complete a forklift training program before making use of one of these machines. The accredited Forklift Operator Training Program is designed to provide trainees with the information and practical skills to become an operator of a forklift.

There are forklift operation safety rules that should be followed pertaining to pre-shift checks, and regulations for lifting and loading.

Prior to a shift starting, an inspection checklist must be carried out and given to the Supervisor or Instructor. If whichever maintenance problem is discovered, the machine should not be used until the problem is dealt with. To indicate the equipment is out of order, the keys must be removed from the ignition and a warning tag placed in a visible place.

Loading safety regulations comprise checking the rating capacity on the forklift nameplate and determining if the weight of the load falls within capacity. The forklift forks must be in the down position when the forklift is starting up. Don't forget that there is a loss of approximately 100 pounds carrying capacity for every one inch further away from the carriage that the load is carried.

Lifting should begin with the driver moving to a stopped position approximately three inches from the load. The mast must then be leveled until it has reached a right angle with the load. Raise the forks to an inch underneath the slot on the pallet and drive forward. After that lift forks four inches. Tilt back the load to secure it for moving. Drive the lift backwards if the load obscures frontal vision. Check behind and honk in order to alert other personnel. Never allow forks to drag on the ground.

Forklift loads should be loaded in such a way that they are secure and do not create a danger to other objects or people. Restraining loads is required for materials that may shift during transport and destabilize the forklift.

Drums can be strapped together to be able to avoid shifting and movement of the drums. Forklift operators should drive slowly when transporting liquids, to reduce instability in the forklift.

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