Saskatchewan Forklift Training Program

Saskatchewan Forklift Training Program - The forklift is a common powered industrial vehicle that is in wide use today. They are sometimes known as hi los, lift trucks or jitneys. A departments store will use the forklift in order to load and unload products, while warehouses would make use of them to be able to stack materials and products. And grocery stores utilize small models to drop supplies in the aisles. Whether loading material at a construction site or transporting lumber at a sawmill, forklift operators must be trained properly and certified. The main concern should be on the safety of the worker and pedestrian. This lift truck training course teaches the safety and health regulations governing forklifts to be able to ensure their efficient and safe utilization.

Forklift Training Program Safety Guidelines:

Forklift training courses are meant to guarantee that the operator is able to control the forklift safely in lifting, tilting and traveling. Just qualified operators must operate a forklift.

Safety tips when traveling - head, hands, arms, feet and legs must be kept in the forklift truck during traveling. The forks should be low to the ground and tilted back. Observe traffic signs which are posted. Decrease speed and sound the horn when taking a corner. If the vision of the driver is blocked by the load, drive backwards slowly. Pre-inspect the ground for potential hazards, like oily or wet spots, objects, rough patches, holes, vehicles and people. Prevent stopping suddenly.

When a vehicle or a person crosses the blind spots of the lift truck, stop the truck, lower the load, and do not continue until the path is clear. When traveling on an incline, the forks should be pointed downhill without a load and uphill with a load. The forklift must just be turned around if on level ground.

Safety tips when steering - When traveling at good speeds, never turn the steering wheel sharply. Support the load making use of the front wheels and turn making use of the rear wheels. An overloaded truck would be difficult to steer. Adhere to load limitations. Never add a counterweight in order to improve steering.

Safety guidelines when loading - The forklift's suggested load capacities should be adhered to; the information can be found on the data plate. Always make sure that the load is positioned according to the recommended load centre. The lift truck will remain steady as long as the load is kept near the front wheels.

The mast of the forklift must be in an upright position prior to inserting the fork into a pallet. Prior to inserting the fork, level it.

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