LIFTING BASICS
What direction should your chest be facing when picking up or carrying an object?
Towards the object.
Always have your body squared to the item you are lifting to prevent injury such as low back strains.
True or False:
When cases or shells are near the opposite end the of the pallet, it is okay to lean against the pallet & over-reach to pull closer to you.
FALSE!!
Never over-reach for cases or shells. Utilize your 3 points of contact and pull items near you using a neutral wrist position.
True or False:
It is okay to swing yourself up onto a forklift or PIT.
FALSE!!
Avoid swinging yourself up onto a forklift, or PIT! Use your legs in conjunction with your arms to pull and step up into the equipment.
What position should your wrist stay when handling products?
Neutral!
Maintain neutral wrist position when picking, pulling or lifting object to avoid injury!
True or False:
For smaller cases, it is okay to grab with one hand, as long as you are able to claw it.
FALSE!
Products should never be lifted using one hand, no matter the size, shape or weight.
What motion do we want to avoid when turning around to face another direction?
Twisting
Pivot your feet, rather than twisting to avoid injuries!
How many points of contact do you need to establish before stepping into a forklift or PIT?
ALWAYS use 3 points of contact to safely enter any forklift or PIT.
True or False:
It is acceptable to wrap a pallet while walking backwards if your surroundings are clear.
FALSE!!
Always wrap a pallet while walking FORWARD to avoid potential injury from unsuspected hazards!
True or False:
When lifting an object, most of your power should come from your legs.
TRUE!
Your legs contain the largest and most powerful muscles in your body. Utilize them when you can!
Demonstrate or explain the power zone.
The power zone is generally located between the shoulders and the hips within arm's reach; the closer to the body, the better!
Utilizing the power zone not only allows you to be safe but also EFFECIENT!
True or False:
After you check your surroundings, it is okay to jump out of your forklift or PIT.
FALSE!!
It is never okay to jump out of your equipment (even if your surroundings are clear).
Check your surroundings.
Square up your body.
Use 3 points of contact.
Step out of your equipment.
True or False:
When placing items on your pallet, it is NEVER okay to step on the forks of your PIT.
TRUE!!
Always avoid stepping on your forks to prevent injury, such as tripping.
What is the ideal stance for lifting an object?
Athletic / Staggered / Feet Shoulder Width apart
Utilize an athletic or staggered stance while lifting to prevent injury!
True or False:
When grabbing CO2 tanks, it is okay to lift the bottles over the chain of the rack to be more efficient.
FALSE!!
Unclip the chain from the cage and slide the tanks out with two hands on the collar.
What is the name of the designated space that your body must stay in at all times?
Your body must stay inside the ENVELOPE at all times to avoid bodily harm!
What PPE is required past the blue door leading into the warehouse?
2. Hi-Vis Top
3. Steel Toe Shoes
When grabbing new geo boards AND bulk pallets, what is the safest and most efficient way to place them on your forks?
Pull or slide pallets to the front and allow gravity to feed new bulk pallets to the floor. Push in front of forks and drive into new pallet.
Utilize the handles on the new Geo board to pull into your powerzone and gently lower them over your forks using a squat or your foot.
NEVER THROW THEM ON THE FLOOR!!!
What procedures are put in place to avoid throwing pallets, geo boards and products?
Utilize a total body movement to avoid lumbar back injuries!
While driving your PIT, what must you do at the end of each isle to avoid collisions?
Come to a complete stop and use that horn. When other employees are near, use hand signals to avoid confusion.
Which of the following is appropriate to toss on your pallet?
A). BIB
B). 12 pack case
C). 2-Liter shells
NONE OF THE ABOVE!!
NEVER throw any merchandise onto pallets or floors. Doing so may cause bodily injury and / or hazards.