Forklift Safety for Canada
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
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Course Details
Learning Objectives
• Differentiate between handling a forklift and an average automobile (rear-wheel steering, weight)
• Identify the most common forklift accidents
• Describe steps for refueling
• Describe steps for recharging batteries
• Describe the center of gravity and stability triangle
• Describe load capacity and load center
• Describe forklift pre-operation inspections
• Identify safety guidelines and best practices for forklift operation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be a qualified forklift operator after watching this forklift safety video?
What are some unique aspects of forklifts that can make them hazardous to operate?
Can any forklift work safely in any environment?
Why is it important to pay attention to the forklift’s center of gravity?
What is the “stability triangle?”
What are some factors that influence the stability of a forklift and its stability triangle?
Is it necessary to perform an inspection before operating a forklift?
What should a forklift operator do if the forklift is rolling over or if items are falling onto the forklift?
Sample Video Transcript
A stable forklift has a center of gravity that is low and close to the middle of the forklift, well within the Stability Triangle. Here are the factors that affect the center of gravity: Load weight is a major factor. As load weight increases, the center of gravity moves toward the load. Load balance affects the side-to-side location of the center of gravity. A load that is not centered will move the center of gravity to the side where the load is heavier. Load height is also a big influence on stability. The higher a load is raised, the more unstable the truck becomes. With a load raised high, it may only take a small bump, a slight turn, or a quick stop, to tip over the forklift. Inclined or uneven surfaces move the center of gravity in the direction of the downward slope. Momentum has a great influence on the truck when it is in motion. Acceleration will move the center of gravity toward the rear of the truck, and deceleration, such as when braking, will move the center of gravity toward the load. Turning will move the center of gravity toward the outside of the turn; the faster a turn is taken, the more unstable a truck becomes.
