Forklift Safety Training - The Most Important Part of OSHA Forklift Standard


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Forklift Safety Training - The Most Important Part of OSHA Forklift Standard	Last Updated: Saturday, July 02 2011
By Charlie Bentson King - Saturday, July 02 2011	Comment(s): 0 \| Overall Rating:

Forklifts are the lifeblood of our warehouses. They move freight in an efficient powerful manner that makes everyone's job easier. However, due to their great power there is also great danger. Learning the proper use and safety of forklifts is imperative to a safe workplace. Forklift safety training is crucial to maintaining a injury free workplace. This safety training is so important that OSHA has mandated significant amounts of training with the Powered Industrial Truck Standard.
Before you can even use a forklift or powered industrial truck, OSHA requires that you be fully trained, certified and evaluated by an experienced instructor. The following may be included:

Instruction on safety procedures which includes training on how to operate the specific industrial trucks that you will be using. OSHA has identified seven classes of forklifts and the employee must be trained specifically on the forklift they will use. This safety training will include supervised driving practice.
Every employee who drives a forklift will have their knowledge and ability re-evaluated every 1 to 3 years. If needed, re-training will be initiated at this time.
In addition, OSHA requires re-training if an operator is observed being unsafe, has a close call or is involved in an accident.
Lastly, re-training will occur when a workplace changes in a way that affects how forklifts are used.

Some of the basics that are covered in training include:

Entering a forklift properly is crucial. To avoid slipping, use a three-point mount. Having two feet and hand or two hands and a foot in contact with mounting a truck will keep your body steady and help you avoid a fall.
Buckling the seat belt and keeping body parts inside the vehicle.
When driving a truck the forks should be kept 4-6 inches off the floor. A raised fork is more likely to damage property or co-workers.
Maintain safe speeds, stop slowly and smoothly and don't tailgate - a good rule of thumb is three truck lengths.
Don't hit a pedestrian! Stop and honk at doorways and corners.
Just like your mamma told you about crossing the street, look both ways before pulling out.
If your vision is impaired by a front load, drive backwards.
A spotter is a valuable tool in tight or vision impaired conditions.
A forklift is a dangerous and powerful machine and fooling around will get someone hurt.
Just like in a care, be careful crossing wet and icy surfaces.
Only forklifts that are specifically designed to transport passengers should be used for this task.
Internal combustion engine forklifts require ventilation to remove exhaust fumes. If this is not possible electric models should be used.
Flammable and explosive materials can be ignited by sparks created by a forklift.
Much, much more.

Forklifts are some of most power and useful machines used in the workplace. Make sure that these powerful machines are safe in the workplace by properly training all employees to the Powered Industrial Truck Standard. Forklift safety training saves lives and property.

Charlie Bentson King is a writer and producer of safety training videos for workplace safety videos - a distributor and producer of safety video and DVD training programs.

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