Lift Truck Safety AwarenessLift Truck Safety Awareness TrainingTrainingNarin Tuntartisthan HS&E, Self-Sufficient Development Project : IH&S Skill AreaDid you know that everyone cannot operate a lift truck? Operating a lift truck (often called a forklift) is a specialized job that requires training and authorization by your organization as a qualified operator. Lift truck trainingLift truck training Preventing safety incidentsPreventing safety incidentsOperating a lift truck is an important job. So important that the government requires that all lift truck operators be trained and authorized by their organizations. The purpose of this training is to help you to know the basic knowledge and skills to operate a lift truck in a safe and professional manner. So lets get startedSo lets get startedI have completed all of the necessary training to know how to operate this lift truck safelyTrained and qualifiedTrained and qualified all lift truck operators must be properly trained and qualified BEFORE operating a lift truck to operate a lift truck, an individual must: complete training course pass written knowledge check pass skills demonstrationLift Truck Safe Lift Truck Safe PacticesPacticesRemember, its your lift truck. Never let unauthorized personnel use it, and always remove the key when you have to leave your lift truck unattendedIts Your Lift TruckIts Your Lift TruckStay under the overhead guard. It is designedto protect you while you operate the truckStay in you truckStay in you truckPinch pointsPinch pointsWatch where you place your hands and feet. Be aware of and stay clear of pinch points.If your truck starts to tip over, DONT JUMP! If your truck starts to tip over, DONT JUMP! 1.Stay in your seat, and go with the truck. 2.Grip the wheel securely. 3.Brace yourself with your feet.DONT JUMP!DONT JUMP!You are Responsible for Others Operating your lift truck safely means you are not only responsible for your safety, but also for the safety of the other people around you. Always look out for others before moving your lift truck.No RidersNo RidersKeep in mind that you are a lift truck operator, not a taxi service. You should never allow anyone to ride on your lift truck.As you drive, watch out for people walking, and at intersections, slow down, look for traffic, and sound your horn frequently. Remember, ALWAYS come to a complete stop before changing direction.IntersectionsIntersectionsRaised ForksRaised ForksNever let anyone, including yourself, walk or stand under the forks when they are raised.Never let anyone, including yourself, walk or stand under the forks when they are raised. if a pedestrian approaches the lift truck, the operator should stop all movement no pedestrians within 15 feet, if possibleNo LiftingNo LiftingYou also do not operate an elevator service. Never attempt to lift anyone on your forks, without using a special basket designed for lifting people safely.when leaving a lift truck unattended, the operator must:nplace controls in neutralnturn ignition offnlower the load completelynset the emergency brakeLeaving a lift truck unattendedLeaving a lift truck unattendedRestricted visionRestricted visionnif a load restricts the operators vision, the lift truck should be driven in reversenthe operator must always have a clear view of the path of travelnrestricted vision = cannot see over the loadI wonder if anyone or anything is in my way?Check loads for stability Check loads for stability beforebefore moving or lifting the loadmoving or lifting the loadthis load does not look stable. I better straighten the load before I try to move it with my lift truck!Stabilizing loadsStabilizing loadsTilt loads backward to stabilize the loadntilting the load backward stabilizes the load by allowing it to rest against the load backrestnOSHA regulations require lift trucks to have a load backrestLift truck operators are responsible for checking the following to ensure the trailer does not movenwheels chockedndock lock(s) engagedndock plate securenjack stand in placendriver out of cabntruck ignition “off”Entering a trailerEntering a trailerAlways know the clearance of the lift truck and the loadAlways know the clearance of the lift truck and the loadPotential overhead obstaclesnconveyorsnpipe racksnlow ceilingsnpiping and conduitalways be aware of load dimensions and the mast height - many incidents are caused by forgetting to lower the mast when going through doorwaysOther obstaclesnDoor widthsnInstalled equipmentnPedestrian walkwaysLoad height and load length Load height and load length affect the lift truck capacityaffect the lift truck capacitynthe higher a load is lifted, the more unstable the load becomesnthe longer the load, the less weight the truck will be able to liftDriving on an inclineDriving on an inclineWhen driving on an incline 15%, stabilize the load by keeping it on the “up hill” sidenstabilizes the load and prevents truck from tippingn