Kelowna Forklift Training Program

Kelowna Forklift Training Program - The lift truck is a common powered industrial vehicle which is in wide use these days. They are sometimes called hi los, lift trucks or jitneys. A departments store would use the forklift to unload and load merchandise, whilst warehouses would make use of them to stack products and materials. And grocery stores make use of small models to drop supplies in the aisles. Whether loading material at a construction site or transporting lumber at a sawmill, forklift operators are needed to be correctly trained and licensed. The priority should be on pedestrian and worker safety. This forklift training program teaches the safety and health rules governing forklifts to be able to guarantee their safe and efficient use.

Forklift Training Program Safety Tips:

Proper training ensures that forklift operators are able to maintain control of the lift truck during tilting, traveling and lifting. Just skilled operators must operate a forklift.

While the forklift is in operation; head, arms, hands, feet and legs must be kept inside the forklift. Lift truck forks should be kept low to the ground while being slightly tilted back. Observe posted traffic signs. Sound the horn and reduce speed when taking a corner. If the vision of the driver is blocked by the load, drive in reverse slowly. Pre-inspect the ground for potential dangers, such as oily or wet spots, objects, holes, rough patches, vehicles and people. Prevent sudden stops.

When a vehicle or a person crosses the lift truck's blind spot, stop the truck, lower the load, and do not continue until the way is clear. When traveling on an incline, the forks must be pointed downhill without a load and uphill with a load. The lift truck should only be turned around when on level ground.

Safety guidelines when steering - If traveling at good speeds, never turn the steering wheel sharply. Support the load with the front wheels and turn utilizing the rear wheels. A truck which is overloaded would be hard to steer. Follow load limits. Never add a counterweight as a way to improve steering.

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

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

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