Definitions
This type of powered equipment is often called a "bobcat" and is used with a variety of tools.
What is a skid loader?
These individuals must be familiar with the PME program, ensure workers are trained, competent, and designate safe pedestrian walkways.
Who are supervisors?
This type of training must include both theory and practical components.
What is PME training?
This must be done before operating PME each shift.
What is a pre-use inspection?
PME must be equipped with this device if operated in dark environments.
What is a light?
This PME has a railed platform that moves vertically to reach high areas.
What is a scissor lift?
This group must report defective equipment, complete pre-use inspections, and never move a load when someone is in range.
Who are workers?
Workers must be evaluated through a competency assessment.
What is every year?
If PME is found defective or hazardous, this must happen immediately.
What is lockout and notification to the supervisor?
This audible device must be loud enough to be heard over background noise.
What is horn?
This manual device lifts and moves pallets but does not have a motor.
What is a pump truck (Pallet Jack)?
This department is responsible for maintaining training and auditing documentation.
What is Health & Safety?
Upgrade training must occur after this type of event involving the operator.
What is an incident?
Maintenance records must be kept here and be accessible to operators, supervisors, managers, and inspectors.
What is at the worksite (DC- The North)?
PME must not be operated when these are engaged.
What are the drive mechanisms and clutches?
This type of lift has a bucket or platform and is designed to lift a person over a small vertical distance.
What is a platform lift?
They are not allowed to operate PME unless competent and authorized by a supervisor.
Who are workers?
Workers must demonstrate this before operating PME unsupervised.
What is competency?
This type of maintenance must follow manufacturer's specifications.
What is preventative maintenance?
Forklifts and ride-ons are banned from this area of The North's facility.
What is the marketplace/supermarket?
This term is defined as a PME (forklift, ride-on, walkie) and non-motorized equipment like a manual pallet jack.
What is Material Handling Equipment?
They must ensure that any PME that is potentially hazardous but still safe to operate is flagged, and the operator is notified.
Who are supervisors?
This must be done when new equipment is introduced, or the operator moves to a different area.
What is upgrade training?
This is required during operation at regular intervals to ensure hazards aren’t developing.
What are visual inspections?
This protective structure is required where falling objects may be a hazard.
What is a falling object protective structure (FOPS)?