Power Industrial Truck: Forklift Safety Awareness JOBWORKER MANAGEMENT INJURY.

Power Industrial Truck: Forklift Safety AwarenessPower Industrial Truck:

Forklift Safety Awareness

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Why is forklift safety Important?Accidents

Why is forklift safety Important?Accidents

7th on OSHA’s Top 10 list7th on OSHA’s Top 10 list

Powered Industrial Trucks – 1910.178 (3,262 Total Violations)

– Top 5 sections cited:• 1910.178(L)(l) Failure to ensure each powered industrial

truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely

• 1910.178(L)(4)(iii) Failure to evaluate each powered industrial truck operator’s performance at least once every three years

• 1910.178(L)(6) Failure to certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated

• 1910.178(p)(1) Failure to take damaged powered industrial trucks out of service

• 1910.178(Q)(7) Failure to examine powered industrial trucks before placing in service

OverviewOverview

• Hazards

• Pre-operations

• Operations

• Training LP–Diesel-Gas Electric

The Main Parts of the TruckThe Main Parts of the Truck

•Read operator's manual for your forklift •Follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

Operating a Forklift Be Sure its WorkingOperating a Forklift Be Sure its Working

• Pre-Op Inspection

• Operational Inspection

• Removal from Service

• Maintenance

Operating a ForkliftTraveling & Maneuvering

Operating a ForkliftTraveling & Maneuvering

Mounting – Dismounting Hazards

Falls & Hitting Head• Dry hands for good grab

hold• Shoe soles clean to

reduce slips• Use bar to grab – Not

steering wheel• Pull or lower body in/out

of cab – No Jumping

Operating a ForkliftStarting & StoppingOperating a ForkliftStarting & Stopping

Starting• Use Pre-Op and

Operation Checklist before starting

• Ensure way is clear• Sound horn /Use

spotters if needed• Proceed slowly

Stopping• Park in authorized areas• Apply brakes slowly• Neutralize controls• Set parking brake• Turn off engine• Block wheels on inclines

Operating a ForkliftOperational Speeds Operating a ForkliftOperational Speeds

Hazards: Tipover & Collisions• Aware of travel route conditions • Slow speeds • Watch in direction of travel route• Slow Down/Sound horn at cross

aisles• Turn wheel in slow-smooth-

sweeping motion• Ascend/Descend grades slowly• Grades > 10% - load driven

upgrade

Operating the ForkliftUsing the Pedal

Operating the ForkliftUsing the Pedal

Hazards: Collision – Damage to load or equipment – Brake failure

• Do Not ride inch pedal

• Depress inch pedal & slowly approach load

• Use Inch pedal for shifting Fwd/Rev

• Keep foot off pedal unless using it

Operating ForkliftSteering/Turning/Changing Directions

Operating ForkliftSteering/Turning/Changing Directions

Dos• Complete stop before turning• Use Horn/Lights to warn when

Reversing• Keep clear view in direction of

travel• Use guides/mirrors/spotters• Give room to pedestrians• Reduce speed to turn• Forward Upgrade• Reverse Downgrade

Don’ts• Grab over head

bar when reversing• Turn on grades• Speed• Travel with forks

raised• Make wide turns

Hazards: Tipover : Collision : Struck-by/Crushing Injuries : Load falls

Operating a ForkliftParking

Operating a ForkliftParking

Hazards: Struck-by injuries & unintended movement

• 25’ limit for in operators control• On hard level surface• In authorized areas• Fully engage parking brake• Neutralize controls• Tilt mast forward• Lower load to ground• Turn off engine & Take key• Do Not jump off

Operating the ForkliftOperating the Forklift

• Safe Handling Prep• Approaching• Mast Position• Fork Position• Lifting the load• Lowering the load• High Tiering• Truck/Trailer/RR cars

Operating a ForkliftSafe Travel PracticesOperating a Forklift

Safe Travel Practices

•Always have a clear view•Observe traffic rules•Yield Right-of-Way to emergencies•Keep load low•Do Not Pass•Diagonally cross RR tracks•Operate at speeds to allow control•Secure dockplates before driving on them•No horseplay/stunts/riders•Keep arms/legs inside the cab•Do not travel in pedestrians walkways

Hazards Tipover : Collision : Struck-by/Crushing Injuries : Load falls

TipoversTipovers

IN CASE OF A TIPOVER (Procedure for sit-down counter balance forklift)

• Don’t Jump – Stay in Forklift• Hold tight to steering wheel• Brace Feet• Lean Away from impact• Lean Forward• Procedures vary for different forklifts

2 types of Tipovers: Forward or Side

Understanding the WorkplaceUnderstanding the Workplace

• Physical Conditions

• Pedestrian Traffic

• Ramps and Grades 

• Loading Docks 

• Narrow Aisles 

• Elevators 

• Enclosed and Hazardous Areas

TrainingTraining

• All operators must be certified by the following– Specific Equipment Used– Books/Videos/Lecture– Hands on training– Evaluation written & performance

• Retraining – Every 3 years– Upon accident/unsafe operation noted

• Certification includes– Name of operator/trng date/eval date/instructor