Forklift Safety Refresher Safety Training Handout Dock Safety… Forklift operators must know & follow equipment Inspect the truck operating procedures and safety rules for floor Check trailer forklift operation. Specifically the hazards chocked involved in: Inspect dock plates Check for liquid spills Watch other traffic Equipment operation Get permission Traffic paths & surfaces Check dock-locks Operation around pedestrians Check warning lights Loading & unloading characteristics Height & travel clearance Hazard Awareness… Forklift ratings Speed & clearance Fork position Load stability View of path, pedestrians & other traffic Drop-offs & ramps Surface hazards Traveling Safety… Tilt the mast back before traveling Keep forks 4 to 6 inches off the floor Park Safely! Keep at least 10 feet Lower the forks & set the brake overhead clearance Turn off motor & remove the key between mast and Always park on a level surface overhead power lines Don't block emergency exits or equipment Position the load Park away from other hazards against back rest On ramps have the load positioned up hill of the forklift Ensure adequate clearance Never overload forklift
Forklift Safety Refresher Safety Training Handout Forklift operators must know & follow equipment operating procedures and safety rules for forklift operation. Specifically the hazards involved in: Equipment operation Traffic paths & surfaces Operation around pedestrians Loading & unloading characteristics Height & travel clearance Forklift ratings Park Safely! Lower the forks & set the brake Turn off motor & remove the key Always park on a level surface Don't block emergency exits or equipment Park away from other hazards Dock Safety… Inspect the truck floor Check trailer chocked Inspect dock plates Check for liquid spills Watch other traffic Get permission Check dock-locks Check warning lights Hazard Awareness… Speed & clearance Fork position Load stability View of path, pedestrians & other traffic Drop-offs & ramps Surface hazards Traveling Safety… Tilt the mast back before traveling Keep forks 4 to 6 inches off the floor Keep at least 10 feet overhead clearance between mast and overhead power lines Position the load against back rest On ramps have the load positioned up hill of the forklift Ensure adequate clearance Never overload forklift
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