Guelph Forklift Training Program

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

Forklift Training Program Safety Guidelines:

Forklift training courses are designed to ensure that the operator can control the forklift safely in traveling, lifting and tilting. Just trained operators should operate a forklift.

When the forklift is in use; arms, hands, head, legs and feet must be kept in the forklift. Forklift forks must be kept low to the ground while being slightly tilted back. Observe posted traffic signs. Lessen speed and sound the horn if taking a corner. If the driver's vision is blocked by the load, slowly drive backwards. Pre-check the ground for possible hazards, like for instance wet or oily spots, objects, holes, rough patches, vehicles and people. Prevent stopping suddenly.

If a person or vehicle crosses the blind spots of the lift truck, 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 downhill without a load and uphill with a load. The lift truck must just be turned around when on level ground.

Safety tips while steering - Never turn the steering wheel sharply when traveling fast. Turn using the rear wheels and support the load by the front wheels. A truck which is overloaded will be difficult to steer. Adhere to load limitations. Never add a counterweight as a way to improve steering.

Safety guidelines while loading - Follow the recommended load and capacity limits of the lift truck. This information is displayed on the data plate. Always make sure that the load is placed according to the suggested load centre. The forklift would remain steady as long as the load is kept near the front wheels.

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

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