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BLR Business & Legal Resources Forklift Operator Safety Association Members Workers Compensation Trust S afety A wareness F or E veryone from Cove Risk Services Slide 2 BLR Business & Legal Resources Session Objectives Understand how forklifts work Operate a forklift safely and skillfully Identify operating hazards Apply general principles of safe operation Properly inspect and maintain a forklift Slide 3 BLR Business & Legal Resources Why Forklift Training Is Necessary 100 fatalities each year 20,000 lost workday injuries annually Common injuries Hitting a pedestrian Tipping over Improperly positioned loads Falling from raised forks Falling from a ladder struck with a forklift Falling material Slide 4 BLR Business & Legal Resources Forklift Basics Seat Belt Lift Control Overhead Guard Tilt Control Forks Carriage Backrest Lift Chains Lift Cylinder Mast Slide 5 BLR Business & Legal Resources Forklift vs. Automobile Rear of a forklift swings in opposite direction of the turn Forklift impact against objects magnified Drives backward and forward One hand on controls Slide 6 BLR Business & Legal Resources Nameplate OSHA requires a legible nameplate It includes information about the forklift and attachments It lists the maximum load capacity It describes the load center Image Credit: State of WA-WISHA Services Slide 7 BLR Business & Legal Resources Determine a Loads Center of Gravity Center of gravity is the balance point Load center is the point where the heaviest part of the load is located Pick up load on the side closest to its center of gravity LOAD CENTER CENTER OF GRAVITY OF LOAD TOP VIEW OF LIFT TRUCK CENTER OF GRAVITY 180LB 300LB Slide 8 BLR Business & Legal Resources Stability Triangle Vehicle Center of Gravity (unloaded) Center of Gravity of Vehicle and Maximum Load (Theoretical) Stability Triangle Slide 9 BLR Business & Legal Resources What Can Cause a Tipover? Center of gravity side to side Center of gravity forward Center of gravity backward Combination of actions or circumstances can cause tipover Slide 10 BLR Business & Legal Resources Attachments Image Credit: CDC Change operating clearances Change capacity Change stability and load center Slide 11 BLR Business & Legal Resources Operating HazardsPedestrians Accidents involving pedestrians may be caused by: Obstructed view Turning Speeding Pedestrian unaware forklift is present Carrying passengers and horseplay Slide 12 BLR Business & Legal Resources Operating Hazards Environmental Conditions Combustible fuel-operated forklift in poorly ventilated area Traveling on ramps Crossing railroad tracks Slippery floors Operating on dirt or gravel Poor lighting Slide 13 BLR Business & Legal Resources Operating Hazards Load Carrying Working around loading docks Loads that block the forward vision Stacking and unstacking on racks Slide 14 BLR Business & Legal Resources Whats Wrong Here? Forklift parked on sloped surface Forks not fully lowered Slide 15 BLR Business & Legal Resources Forklift Characteristics and Hazards Any Questions? Do you understand: The characteristics or basic features of a forklift The stability of forklifts The hazards specific to our workplace Slide 16 BLR Business & Legal Resources Conduct a Preoperational Inspection Conduct a preoperational inspection Follow the inspection checklist Complete and sign the checklist Slide 17 BLR Business & Legal Resources Inspection Walkaround Forklift is properly disengaged Walk to both sides Check front Walk to rear Slide 18 BLR Business & Legal Resources Inspection Walkaround (cont.) Propane-powered Check all oil and fluid levels Check cables Check fan belt, fan, and radiator Check tank, and hose attachments Electric-powered Check the battery condition Slide 19 BLR Business & Legal Resources While in the Operator Seat Make nonmoving checks gauges, lights, horn, backup alarm, warning light, tilt- and-lift mechanism, and parking brake Make moving checks seat belt, running brakes, and steering Look for oil or water leaks on the floor Slide 20 BLR Business & Legal Resources Operating a Forklift Authorized operators only Quickly report accidents Always wear seat belts No person under the forks Operate controls only from drivers seat Never block exits or emergency equipment Slide 21 BLR Business & Legal Resources Tipover Safety Procedure Always wear your seat belt Hold onto the steering wheel Brace your feet Lean away from the fall Illustration credit: Rolls High Reach Slide 22 BLR Business & Legal Resources Loading and Unloading Never overload forklift Check load weight Locate loads center of gravity Inspect the load Restack or secure unstable loads Be sure forks are under load Tow from rear towing pin Slide 23 BLR Business & Legal Resources Traveling Look in the direction of travel Keep body inside cage Keep forks low when traveling Sound the horn Dont speed Check clearance Slide 24 BLR Business & Legal Resources Traveling (cont.) Avoid loose objects or holes Never carry passengers Pedestrians have the right-of-way Keep a safe distance from the edge of ramps or docks Never eat or drink No horseplay Slide 25 BLR Business & Legal Resources Ramps and Railroads No turns on a ramp Load facing upgrade Go slow Cross railroad tracks diagonally Never park within 8 feet of the center of railroad tracks Slide 26 BLR Business & Legal Resources Docks Inspect the dock plate Check the trailer floor condition Make sure trailer wheels are chocked Ensure that the nose of the trailer is supported Slide 27 BLR Business & Legal Resources Parking Dont block exits or aisles Lower the forks Set gear to neutral Set the parking brake Turn off the key Slide 28 BLR Business & Legal Resources Propane Refueling Fill in well-ventilated area Highly flammable gas do not smoke Report leaks immediately Distinct odor Hissing sound Frost on fittings Use gloves and safety glasses Slide 29 BLR Business & Legal Resources Battery Charging Charge batteries only in protected areas with ventilation Inspect battery connectors for damage No smoking Immediately clean up electrolyte spills Wear PPE 2008 Schumacher Electric Corp. All rights reserved. Slide 30 BLR Business & Legal Resources Test your Knowledge 1. The first step toward safe forklift operation is to conduct a _____________ _________. 2. Your inspection should continue when you are in the _________ ____. 3. Only __________ ______ should operate a forklift. 4. If you are in a tipover, never try to ____. 5. When traveling in a forklift, keep the forks ___. WORD BANK preoperational inspection battery test operators seat warehouse authorized drivers supervisors jump remain seated low high preoperational inspection operators seat authorizeddrivers jump low Slide 31 BLR Business & Legal Resources Inspection, Operation, and MaintenanceQuestions? Inspection procedures? Operating procedures? Vehicle maintenance? Slide 32 BLR Business & Legal Resources Key Points to Remember Facility hazards include pedestrians, environmental conditions, and loading/unloading Position loads close to the vertical backrest Always conduct and document a preoperational inspection Follow the safe operating rules of the road Always refuel/recharge in ventilated areas and wear proper PPE Slide 33 Association Members Workers Compensation Trust S afety A wareness F or E veryone from Cove Risk Services