Ontario Forklift Training Program

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

Forklift Training Program Safety Tips:

Forklift training programs are meant to guarantee that the operator can control the forklift safely throughout lifting, tilting and traveling. Just trained operators must drive a forklift.

Safety guidelines while traveling - head, hands, legs, arms and feet must be kept in the forklift truck during traveling. The forks should be tilted back and low to the ground. Observe traffic signs that are posted. Sound the horn and reduce speed when taking a corner. If the driver's vision is blocked by the load, drive in reverse slowly. Pre-check the ground for possible hazards, like oily or wet spots, objects, rough patches, holes, vehicles and people. Prevent stopping immediately.

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 path is clear. If traveling on an incline, the forks should be pointed uphill with a load and downhill without a load. The lift truck should only be turned around when on level ground.

Safety guidelines while steering - When traveling at good speeds, never turn the steering wheel sharply. Support the load with the front wheels and turn using the back wheels. An overloaded truck would be difficult to steer. Follow load restrictions. Do not add a counterweight in order to improve steering.

Safety tips when loading - The forklift's recommended load capacities should be followed; the information could be found on the data plate. Always make certain that the load is placed according to the suggested load centre. The forklift will remain stable so long as the load is kept close to the front wheels.

Before inserting the forks into the pallet, the mast of the forklift must be in an upright position. Level the forks before inserting them.

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