Forklift Safety
The device that must always be worn when operating a forklift.
A seat belt.
These two metal arms lift and carry loads.
What are forks.
Who is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift?
The operator.
Operators should sound the horn when approaching these.
What are blind corners or intersections.
What should be done by the operator each day before driving?
The daily checklist.
Before every shift, operators should complete this.
A Pre-Operation Inspection
This component raises and lowers the forks.
The mast.
Loads should generally be carried in this position while traveling.
What is low to the ground.
Passengers should ride here on a standard forklift.
Where is NOWHERE.
When are inspections or checklists to be done?
At the beginning of each shift.
What is the leading cause of forklift fatalities?
Tip Over.
This heavy component at the rear helps balance the forklift.
If your load blocks your forward view, you should travel this way.
What is in reverse.
What should you do when pedestrians are near your forklift?
Establish eye contact.
According to the Halo Policy, how many feet should pedestrians stay away from any piece of mobile equipment?
3 Feet
When traveling without a load, forks should typically be about this high off the ground?
4-6 Inches.
This document tells operators the maximum safe lifting capacity.
What is the load capacity plate (data plate).
Before lifting a pallet, operators should ensure the forks are inserted this far.
What is all the way under the load (fully inserted).
What do you do if a distracted pedestrian is not aware you are nearby with forklift.
Sound your horn.
What is a safe operating speed?
No faster than a brisk walk.
If a forklift begins to tip over, the operator should do this.
What is stay in the seat, brace yourself, and lean away from the tip.
Exceeding this can make a forklift unstable.
What is the rated load capacity.
What are at least 2 things you should do before loading or unloading a truck?
Inspect the floor of the trailer to insure that it will support the forklift and the load, chock the wheels of the trailer, make sure that dock plates, boards and ramps are in place and secure.
Operators should maintain this distance behind another forklift.
Three Forklift Lengths
Do we like Scott Ranck?
The correct answer is NO.