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When is the longest duration of training in hours for an ICON vehicle operator? (Hint: It's for Rack Loaders!)
30+ hours of practical vehicle training with an ICON trainer!
If you are walking through the racks as warehouse management or office management, what is one thing you can look at to locate where ICON vehicles from your peripherals are coming from?
The rounded glass mirrors above your head!
When was ICON created in McMaster-Carr?
2004!
What are the 4 principles of ICON?
I control my load
I control my safety
I control my vehicle
I control the safety of others!
How many trained vehicle operators do we have currently across the company?
838!
If you were walking through the warehouse and see an ICON vehicle coming your way, but are not sure if the vehicle operator can see you through the blind spots, what can you do to ensure the safety of you and others?
Acceptable answers: Verbally speak up on where you are, hand signals by making eye contact with them, listening to whether they are honking or making verbal signals, walk in the middle of the warehouse path.
How many current or past ICON coaches do we have working in our branch?
12!
"employee"!
Within 10,000 hours, how many vehicle run hours did we have as a company last year?
Name 3 things you should NOT do as a warehouse pedestrian.
Not make eye contact with vehicle operators, be on your phone, run, etc.
Name 3 current or past ICON coaches in your facility.
Dependent on facility!
What are 2 examples of how vehicle operators control their safety?
Acceptable answers: hardhats, harness/tether, safety toe shoes, seat belt, hand signals, honking.
Within 100 pounds, how much does an Order Picker weigh with the battery?
8800-8900 pounds!
What kind of material, if you see on the ground, should you pick up yourself or escalate to help ICON vehicle operators?
Sharp material, blunt objects, liquids, etc.
Name 3 kinds of ICON vehicles.
Acceptable answers: Sit-down forklift, stand-up forklift, reach truck, order picker, rack loader/turret, walkie/electric pallet jack, walkie-rider, floor scrubber, tugger, scissor lift, stockchaser.
What are two examples of how vehicle operators control their vehicle?
Acceptable answers: control their speed, making intentional turns, getting on guidance before breaking the plane of the row, securing load
Which branch has the most vehicle operators, and how many?
Elmhurst, with 231!
How many baby elephants can a Forklift hypothetically hold?
(Average baby elephant weighs 200 pounds).
17.5 baby elephants!
Which company did McMaster-Carr model the ICON program after?
Trick question - nowhere! ICON is a homegrown and original program.
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