Introduction

[Audio] Opening Slide: (CLICK EVENT) Good morning my name is "state your name". I will be your instructor for the operator training program. (Give a brief description of your qualification and experience.).

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[Audio] WHAT IS YOUR NAME? EXPERIENCE ON POWERED INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT?.

[Audio] AGENDA SAFETY PRESENTATION QUIZ ?QUESTIONS? BREAK HANDS ON.

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BENEFITS. JOB OPPORTUNITIES! FORK LIFT DRIVERS ARE IN DEMAND! $35,000-$40,000 PER YEAR ON AVERAGE! LEARNING A SKILL/TRADE! STEPPING STONE FOR OTHER RELATED FIELDS.

SKILLS NEEDED?. COMMUNITCATION SKILLS ORGANIZATION SKILLS WORKING WELL UNDER PRESSURE PATIENCE ADAPTABILITY SAFETY MINDSET.

[Audio] WHAT IS A POWERED INDUSTIAL TRUCK? OSHA defines a powered industrial truck (PIT) as any mobile, power-propelled truck used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials, whether ridden by the operator or controlled by a walking operator..

[Audio] On average 95 people are seriously injured in a forklift accident every day and 1 person is killed in a forklift accident every 4 days in the United States alone. 78 WORK-RELATED DEATHS PER YEAR 7290 NON-FATAL INJURIES THAT INVOLVED RESULTING IN UNPAID TIME TIME OFF WORK.

[Audio] 36% of forklift-related deaths are pedestrians There are approximately 850,000 forklifts in the U.S Approximately 11% of forklifts in the United States will be involved in an accident each year. Meaning if your facility has 10 or more – something is going to happen this year. (OSHA) estimates that about 70% of forklift accidents in the US could be prevented..

WHO DO YOU THINK IS MORE LIKELY TO DRIVE UNSAFE OR USE UNSAFE PRACTICES? A. NEW OPERATOR B. EXPERIENCED OPERATOR.

WHO DO YOU THINK IS MORE LIKELY TO DRIVE UNSAFE OR USE UNSAFE PRACTICES? A. NEW OPERATOR B. EXPERIENCED OPERATOR.

COMMON ACCIDENTS. A forklift overturns or a tip over workers are struck, crushed, or pinned by a forklift workers fall from a forklift..

[Audio] In 1997 the OSHA standard 1910.178 for Powered Industrial Trucks was redefined to expand paragraph (L) Operator Training. With the old standard all that stated was "Only trained and authorized operators shall be permitted to operate powered industrial trucks. Methods shall be devised to train the operators in the safe use of powered industrial trucks. With this new standard paragraph (L) has been rewritten because there were too many accidents occurring with the old standard. OSHA's mission is to send every worker home in the same condition that they came to work in..

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[Audio] The main categories of the safety rules are, KNOW YOUR TRUCK AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT, KNOW YOUR LOADS AND CARRY THEM PROPERLY, KNOW YOUR OPERATING AREA, PROTECT OTHERS AND YOURSELF, IF YOU CAN'T SEE DON'T GO, USE COMMON SENSE, and the last category is, (Note to Instructor for Counterbalanced & Narrow Aisle trucks use this) PROTECT YOURSELF, FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT. (Note to Instructor for Motorized Hand trucks use this) PROTECT YOURSELF, BE CAREFUL WHEN TRAVELING..

[Audio] Let's take a look at the first category which is KNOW YOUR TRUCK AND AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT. Operators must be trained, certified and authorized..

[Audio] After successful completion of the operator training program you will receive a certificate..

[Audio] An ID Card will also be issued. On the back it will be initialed for the types of equipment you will be authorized to operate. The card has a three year expiration date, at which point you will only need to be re-evaluated in the workplace. No further classroom training is required..

[Audio] Avoid lifting or hitting anything if it appears that it could fall on the operator or a bystander. Remember a truck equipped with an overhead guard and load backrest extension provides reasonable protection to the operator from falling objects, but cannot protect against every possible impact. A truck without an overhead guard provide no such protection. (Note To Instructor) Click on turquoise hyperlink for the appropriate truck that you will be training on..

[Audio] Inspect truck prior to use. (Note To Instructor) Click on the turquoise hyperlink for the appropriate truck checklist..

[Audio] Here is an example of a I.C.E. daily checklist, these are the items that need to be inspected. First, you need to do a VISUAL CHECK for leaks, tires, forks, hydraulic hoses, load backrest, overhead guard, propane tank & bracket and decals. Check FLUID LEVELS, such as battery water level, hydraulic fluid, brake fluid, transmission fluid, engine oil, and radiator coolant. Check the condition of components in the ENGINE COMPARTMENT such as fan belts, air cleaner, and fuel sedimentor on the diesel engine..

[Audio] In the OPERATORS COMPARTMENT check the condition of the operators manual, capacity plate legible, hood latch, and seat belt & retractor. Check the CONTROLS like the accelerator, parking & service brakes, steering & drive, hoist, lowering, tilt-forward & backward, attachment controls, horn, lights, safety devices-strobe or back-up. The last area that you need to check is the GAUGES & WARNING LIGHTS, these include the hour meter, fuel gauge, oil pressure gauge, and coolant temperature gauge..

[Audio] I.C.E. Daily Checklist Video CLASS IV & V: Video Length Approx. 4 min. 10 sec. Once video has played, Click on the turquoise hyperlink "Return To Safety Rules" at the top right corner..

[Audio] Here is an example of a Electric daily checklist, these are the items that need to be inspected. First, you need to do a VISUAL CHECK for leaks, tires, forks, hydraulic hoses, load backrest, overhead guard, finger guard, and decals. Check FLUID LEVELS, such as battery water level, hydraulic fluid, and brake fluid. Check OPERATORS COMPARTMENT for the operators manual, capacity plate legible, hood latch, battery restraint, seat belt and retractor..

[Audio] Check the CONTROLS like the accelerator, parking & service brakes, steering & drive, hoist, lowering, tilt-forward & backward, attachment controls, horn, lights, safety devices-strobe or back-up. The last area that you need to check is the GAUGES & WARNING LIGHTS, these include the hour meter, battery discharge indicator, instrument monitors..

[Audio] Electric Daily Checklist Video CLASS I & II: Video Length Approx. 4 min. 55 sec. Once video has played, Click on the turquoise hyperlink "Return To Safety Rules" at the top right corner..

[Audio] Here is an example of a Motorized Hand Truck daily checklist, these are the items that need to be inspected. First, you need to do a VISUAL CHECK for leaks, tires, forks, hydraulic hoses, load backrest, overhead guard, hand guard, and decals. Check FLUID LEVELS, such as battery water level. Check OPERATORS COMPARTMENT for the operators manual, capacity plate legible and battery restraint..

[Audio] Check the CONTROLS like the accelerator, drive control, brakes up & brake down, steering control, hoist, lowering, tilt-forward & backward, attachment controls, horn, lights, safety devices-strobe or back-up. The last area that you need to check is the GAUGES & WARNING LIGHTS, these include the hour meter and the battery discharge indicator..

[Audio] Motorized Hand Daily Checklist Video CLASS III : Video Length Approx. 1 min. 35 sec. Once video has played, Click on the turquoise hyperlink "Return To Safety Rules" at the top right corner..

[Audio] Report any damage or faulty operation. Do not operate until corrected by authorized personnel..

[Audio] Use auxiliary equipment (such as hydraulic attachments) for its intended use only. (Note to Instructor) Click on the turquoise hyperlink for "Attachment Videos" or "Attachment Videos Spanish" if you have any attachments..

[Audio] (Note to Instructor) Click on picture of attachment to play video for the specific attachment that you are conducting training on..

[Audio] Paper Roll Clamp Video: Video Length Approx. 8 min. 08 sec. Once video has played, Click on the turquoise hyperlink "Return To Safety Rules" at the top right corner..

[Audio] Carton Clamp Video: Video Length Approx. 17 min. 44 sec. Once video has played, Click on the turquoise hyperlink "Return To Safety Rules" at the top right corner..

[Audio] Load Push/Pull Video: Video Length Approx. 10 min. 24 sec. Once video has played, Click on the turquoise hyperlink "Return To Safety Rules" at the top right corner..