Forklift Safety for Canada (French)

Give your forklift safety a boost. This course covers basic forklift operating procedures intended to increase safety and help prevent the most common forklift accidents. This course includes important information required by general industry standards as well as best practices on operating powered industrial trucks. This course can be used as an introduction to forklift safety and operation or as a refresher on forklift basics. This training video provides information on the most common types of forklifts used in general industry and warehouse environments; it doesn’t cover rough terrain forklifts, aerial work platforms, or forklifts with extendable booms. [course outline] Types of Accidents Types of Powered Industrial Trucks Engine Operation Refueling Changing Propane Tank Recharging Batteries Hazardous Atmospheres Operating Instructions Rear Wheel Steering Center of Gravity 1 of 2 Center of Gravity 2 of 2 Stability Triangle Stability Factors Forklift Instability Load Capacity and Load Center Vehicle Pre-Inspection Pre-Inspection – Engine Off Pre-Inspection – Engine On Forklift Instrumentation Forklift Controls Notice Surroundings – Obstructions Notice Surroundings – Surfaces Arranging Loads Picking Up Loads Lowering Loads Load Height Driving Forklift Speed Turns Inclines Narrow Aisles Shipping Containers Working Near People Attachment Types and Lifting Platforms Attachment Regulations Parking Operator Safety Forklift Roll-over Using Stand-up Reach Trucks Using Order Pickers [Regulations] Recognized industry best practices Content contribution by Frederick “Rick” Heath: industry expert on material handling equipment, Principal of Heath & Associates