Balance
Always travel with the load low to the ground (4-6 inches) and tilted back.
What is Safe Handling?
Using standardized hand signals, maintaining eye contact, and adhering to designated forklift lanes.
What is Pedestrian Safety?
Battery-powered, quiet, and emission-free, designed for indoor use on smooth floors.
What is Class 1 (Electric Motor Rider Trucks)?
Pot-hoes, cracks, and debris can cause accidents.
What is Floor Hazards?
Daily checks of fluid levels, tires, brakes, hydraulics, and safety devices to catch mechanical issues early.
What is Pre-Operation Inspection?
Crucial for counterbalancing the weight on the forks, this is typically built into the rear of the vehicle.
What is Counterweight?
Use floor markings, colored tape, or paint to delineate specific vehicle lanes and pedestrian walkways.
What is Dedicated Lanes?
Pallet jacks and stackers for light-duty, short-distance transport.
What is Class 3 (Electric Motor Hand/Rider Trucks)?
Avoid long-term operation of internal combustion engines in small, poorly ventilated, enclosed areas.
What is Confined Spaces?
Inspect for damage, wear, proper inflation, and embedded debris.
What is Tires?
Techniques for centering, lifting, and stacking loads without exceeding the vehicle's rated capacity.
What is Load Handling?
Limit forklift use near break rooms, cafeterias, and exits, especially during peak shift changes.
What is Restricted Zones?
Compact for tight spaces, often used for high-racking storage.
What is is Class 2 (Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks)?
In busy areas, utilize spotters and set strict "no-pedestrian" rules in high-risk zones.
What is Congested Areas?
Test brakes, parking brake, horn, lights, and backup alarms for proper fucntion.
What is Safety Devices?
Understanding the machine's center of gravity and how it changes when a load is lifted to prevent tip-overs
What is Stability Triange?
Knowing how to react to a tip-over, (staying in seat, leaning away from the impact), and reporting incidents immediately.
What is Emergency Procedures?
Used indoors on dry, smooth concrete, powered by LPG, gasoline, or diesel.
What is Class 4 (Internal Combustion Engine - Cushion Tires)?
Low-hanging beams, wires, or mezzanine floors can be struck if operators lift the tynes too high while moving.
What is Overhead Obstructions?
Check engine oil, hydraulic fluid, coolant, and brake fluid levels; check for leaks.
What is Fluid Levels?
The distance from the face of the forks to the center of the load. an increased load center decreases the safe, rated capacity.
What is Load Center?
Safe driving protocols, such as maintaining a three-foot distance from obstacles and pedestrians and using horns at blinds spots.
What is Maneuvering & Navigation
Used for towing rather than lifting.
What is Class 6 (Electric & Internal Combustion Tractors)?
Dangerous operations include driving on wet/slippery floors, near dock edges, or in poorly ventilated areas leading to CO poisoning.
What is Hazardous Environments?
For electric, check for corrosion and proper charge. For LPG, check for leaks and securely fastened tanks.
What is Battery/Propane?