operator safety - why are pre operation forklift inspections so important?
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Chuck CullinanCorporate Safety Manager
• 12 Years with Toyota Material Handling Ohio
• Over 35 Years of Experience in Safety Training
• Specializes in Pedestrian Safety
Toyota Forklifts and Genuine Parts and Service since 1978
• Locations in Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo
• Founded in in 1968 as Interstate Lift Trucks (ILT)
• Purchased by Toyota in 2012• Nature of Our Business:
– New, Used, and Rental Equipment:• Forklifts• Sideloaders• Personnel Carriers• Utility Vehicles• Allied Products
• Safety Training • Equipment Parts & Services• Pallet Racking
Safety Programs Offered
• Operator Training
• Train the Trainer
• Refresher Courses
• Trainer/Supervisor Refresher Courses
• Inspections
Pre-Operating Forklift Inspections
• Proper pre-operation inspection practices are proven means of avoiding injury and death
• They help maintain compliance and company reputation
• They assist you in being proactive and thorough in your operations
• Documenting inspections is in the best interest for everyone involved
What Does OSHA Require of Pre-Operation Inspection?
• Pre-Operation Forklift Inspections are often neglected or poorly documented
• OSHA states in its 29 CFR 1910.178 standard that forklifts must be inspected daily or before each shift
• OSHA does not command how it should be done
• Documenting each inspection will protect yourself and your employees
• Allows for you to have inspections accessible and ready for OSHA if safety concerns arise
• Great for maintenance of equipment
The Checklist Caddy
• Ensures:– The forklift operator completes a full forklift
inspection prior to operation – Provides a copy of the forklift inspection form
for office records
• Comes with a highly durable and visible storage case
• The Checklist Caddy includes: – One checklist inspection book– One poly case with double sided tape for
mounting and a coil pen.
• Five types of checklist inspection forms are available:– Propane Counterbalance– Electric Counterbalance,– Electric Narrow Aisle– Electric Pallet Truck– Aerial Work Platform.
Lockout / Tagout
• Neutralizing all potential energy sources in equipment in need of maintenance
• Removing the key is simply not the solution
• OSHA Standards for controlling hazardous energy sources, 29 CFR 1910.333– Sets forth requirements to protect
people working on electric circuits and equipment
Lockout / Tagout
• Locking out and tagging out equipment isolates the forklift energy supply– Cuts off the energy supply to eliminate the
possibility of releasing unintended energy to power the equipment
– Any unexpected release of energy to power equipment may cause serious injury and fatality of employees
• Lock-out/tag-out procedures are intended to protect the employees’ well-beings
Red Lock-Out Box
• TMHOH’s lock-out/tag-out procedure requires every technician to lock out and tag out equipment with maintenance being performed at the customers’ locations
• Technicians used the Red Lock-Out Box (pictured)– Allows no one but TMHOH technicians to have
access to the equipment energy sources
Resources
• Visit www.tmhoh.com– View the Resources tab– Take advantage of our free content
• Feel free to contact Chuck Cullinan at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns