Saskatchewan Forklift Training School

Saskatchewan Forklift Training School - Forklift Training School - Federal and industry regulators have established the criteria for forklift safety training according to their current standards and regulations. Those wishing to operate a forklift should complete a forklift training School prior to using one of these equipment. The accredited Forklift Operator Training Program is designed to provide those training with the information and practical skills to become an operator of a forklift.

Vehicle and Mobile Equipment safety regulations that apply to forklift utilization include pre-shift checks, and rules for lifting and loading.

Prior to a shift beginning, an inspection checklist should be done and given to the Supervisor or Instructor. If whichever maintenance problem is discovered, the machinery must not be operated until the problem is addressed. To be able to indicate the machine is out of order, the keys must be removed from the ignition and a warning tag placed in a spot that is seen.

Safety regulations for loading would consist of checking the forklift's load rating capacity to know how much the machinery can handle. When starting the equipment, the forks must be in the down position. Remember that there is a loss of about 100 pounds carrying capacity for every one inch further away from the carriage which the load is carried.

To be able to safely lift a palletized load, drive the forklift toward the pallet and halt with the fork three inches away from the load. Level the mast until it is at right angles to the load. Raise the forks to one inch below the slot on the pallet and drive forward. Afterward lift forks four inches. Tilt back the load to be able to secure it for moving. Drive the lift in reverse if the load obscures frontal vision. Check behind and honk in order to warn other personnel. Never allow forks to drag on the ground.

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