Training
When must employers provide training and evaluation with employees
Every 3 years, after a near-miss or an accident, and if an employee has been observed operating a forklift in an unsafe manner.
When is a forklift said to be “unattended”?
The operator is at a distance of 25 feet or more from the vehicle or Line of sight of vehicle is obstructed
You should always do this at blind corners or intersections.
What is sound the horn?
When are operators required to inspect their forklifts?
At the beginning of each shift/Daily
Pedestrians should do this before crossing a forklift’s path.
What is make eye contact?
Is it permissible for any person to operate a forklift?
Only if trained and authorized to do so.
When and where is the forklift operator required to look?
Always in the direction of travel
This is how high the load should be off the ground when traveling.
What is 4-6 inches?
Two things to check during a daily forklift inspection are these.
What are tires, brakes, lights, fluids, etc.?
The minimum safe clearance between a forklift and a person is this.
What is at least 3 feet?
How often does McCarthy and OSHA require refresher training?
Every three years
What should you do if your vision is obstructed when traveling with a load?
Travel in reverse.
Spotter
Traveling with the mast raised is dangerous because of this.
What are reduced visibility or risk of tipping?
The seatbelt should always be worn for this reason.
What is to prevent ejection in a tipover?
Before inserting forks into a pallet on a high shelf, check these.
What are height, angle, and pallet placement?
What is the age OSHA prohibits workers from being trained and operating specified hazardous machines and equipment, including forklift trucks in non-agricultural operations?
18 yrs of age
What actions should a forklift operator perform before leaving a forklift unattended?
Lower the load fully Shut off power and set the parking brake, Block the wheels, if vehicle is parked on an incline
This is the maximum speed for forklifts in our warehouse.
What is 5 mph?
This part of the forklift raises and lowers the load.
What is the mast?
What is the most important safety device on your lift truck?
YOU
What are most employee injuries and property damage attributed to?
Inadequate training lack of safe operating procedures and not following safety-rules
What position do you place the forks when parking your forklift?
Resting on the floor tilted forward.
Before changing direction on a forklift, you should always be sure to do this.
What is stop completely and check the surrounding area for pedestrians or obstacles?
The document that outlines lift capacity limits is called this.
What is the data plate or capacity plate?
This is the #1 cause of pedestrian-forklift injuries.
What is being struck by a moving forklift?