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Forklift Safety Training


for theSawmill Industry


Fork Lift Accidents

OSHA estimates that there are 680,400 accidents each year.

Over 100 resulted in death.

Of those reported nearly half suffered some type of injury.

“All Were Preventable”


OverviewOperators training requirements

Sawmill Lift Trucks

Forklift Engineering Principles

Basic Operating Rules

Maintenance and Pre-start Safety Inspection

Refueling Operations

Forklift Safety Rules


Training requirements for Operators

Employees must be trained and certified prior to operation lift trucks.

Training will be provided as formal instruction such as lecturescomputer learning, videotape, or written material.

Employee must be tested on knowledge and perform practical exercises using lift truck prior to certification.


Forklift Drivers Evaluation

COMPANY:_________________________________________________ Make ________ Model ________EMPLOYEE: _______________________________________________

YES NO

1. TESTING - JOB KNOWLEDGE ______ ______

2. OPERATOR DAILY INSPECTION ______ ______

3. SAFE REFUELING PROCEDURES ______ ______

4. CORRECT STARTING/STOPPING ______ ______

5. CORRECT BACKING PROCEDURES ______ ______

6. CORRECT STACKING/UNSTACKING ______ ______

7. CORRECT PARKING PROCEDURES ______ ______

8. OVERALL DRIVING OPERATION ______ ______

INSTRUCTOR COMMENTS: ____________________________________________________________

TRAINEE SIGNATURE: _____________________ TRAINER SIGNATURE: _____________________________

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COMPANY NAME:___________________________________________

NAME: ________________________________________________ DATE:___________

PLEASE CIRCLE THE CORRECT ANSWER

1. T F - Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate a powered industrial truck.

2. T F - When loads are raised and tilted forward, you change the center of gravity.

3. T F - Arms, legs, and other body parts should extend outside the overhead guard protection only when the truck is unloaded.

4. T F - The maximum weight of the load that your truck is allowed to carry is listed on the data plate.

5. T F - If a load is not carried as far back on the forks as possible, some load capacity can be lost.

6. T F - You can turn or stop a forklift suddenly if you are not carrying a load.

7. T F - Keep the forks as low as possible when traveling with or without a load.

8. T F - When traveling down a ramp or incline with a load, keep the counterweight upgraded.

9. T F - When following another lift truck, leave at least 3 truck lengths to allow room for stopping.

10. T F - Before entering a trailer, check to be sure that the trailer wheels have been properly chalked.

Knowledge TestSample only


Company: _________________________________________ Date: ________

This certifies that _________________________________________ has successfully completed the forklift safety training program and is authorized to operate the power industrial

trucks/equipment listed.

Equipment authorized to operate: Training/Refresher Training Date:

_______________________________ ____________________________

_______________________________ ____________________________

_______________________________ ____________________________

_______________________________ ____________________________

_______________________________ ____________________________

Trainer: _______________________ Employee: ______________________

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Sawmill Lift Trucks


Two styles

Front-end steering: lots of maneuverability with both front and rear-end swing hazard.

Rear-end steering: rear-end swing createshazard situations if drivers are not properly trained.

Both have a Fulcrum point that must be understood.


Forklift Engineering Principles

Data plates: lets the operator know

the following information:

Make Model Serial number Lift capabilities

Operators must know this information to

safely operate lift trucks

“Warning” OSHA can fine $25,000 for lift trucks that do not have data plates installed.


Fulcrum Point: is a lift trucks center point of balance during lifting operations.

The weight of the load affects the center of balance in relation to the counterweight. Load

Center of balance during load lifting (Fulcrum Point)

Counterweight


Never add additional weight to lift a load


Basic Operating Rules

Employees must be trained and authorized to operate each specific lift truck. Must be re-evaluated every three years

Know controls and instrumentation. Location, what they do, and how they work.

Operating instructions Warnings, precautions, and hand signals used by company.

Pedestrian safety Know the areas where pedestrians will be working

Load manipulation Log/lumber stacking or loading of trucks.


Basic Operating Rules (continued)

Fork attachment operation and use limitation.

Drive in reverse if view is obstructed.

Know the terrain or environment that lift truck(s) will be driven

No horseplay, speeding or stunt driving allowed.

Always scan ahead to watch for pedestrians and blind spots


Operating speed

Should equal your average walking speed

or about 5 MPH.


No riders One seat means only one person allowed on lift while moving.


Seat Belts

Seat belts are required to be worn during all operations.


Forks and Grapples

The rule to remember is to drive with the fork/grapples as low as possible.

If someone were accidentally struck lift forks, it is much less lift threatening to be hit

around the ankles than in the abdomen.


Rear-end swing hazard

Operators must be responsible for pedestrians and objects in their work area at all times.


Parking Lift Trucks

Forks on the ground Brake set

If more than 25 feet away from lift it must be turned off.

(three rules)


Pedestrians

Never allow anyone to walk under a load.


Lift platforms

Must be positioned secure to mast.

42” hand rails with mid-rails.

7-foot vertical guard betweenindividual and

mast.

Lift operator must remain at control at all times during lift operation.

Lift platform missing 7-footvertical guard


Maintenance and Pre-start Inspection

OSHA requires powered industrial trucks to have a documented

pre-start inspection prior to each shift.


Some of the items to inspect:

Check forks for cracks

Engine fluids

Tires and lug nuts


Cab interior

Inspection: (continued)

Hydraulic lines

Other areas:

BatteryLightsBrakes

InstrumentsFire extinguishersVisible damage

Design a inspection checklistto fit your company requirements.

Note:


Refueling Operations

Make sure lift is properly parked and brakes on.

Park at a safe refueling distance from pump.

Wear personal protective equipment, if required.

No one allowed in refueling area.

Never overflow fuel tank.


Use the correct lift for the job. Only trained and authorized employees are allowed to operate lift trucks. Complete a daily pre-start inspection. Do not park lift trucks in front of fire exits, isles, fire extinguishers, or electrical boxes. No passengers are allowed on lift trucks. Do not allow anyone to walk under raised forks whether loaded or empty. Stop and sound horn at all entrances and exit of buildings. Chock the rear trailer wheels when loading or unloading trailers at a loading dock. Do not park lift trucks on a grade. Do not raise or tilt the forks while driving. Drive with the forks raised only high enough to clear obstacles, preferably 4 - 6 inches. Wear of seat belts is mandatory. No smoking during refueling operations. Drive at the speed of normal walking, usually 5 MPH.

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Forklift Safety is the drivers Responsibility !!

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