Forklift-Operator-Safety-English Presentation.ppt

Forklift-Operator-Safety-English Presentation

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Forklift Operator Safety

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Session Objectives
Understand how forklifts work
Operate a forklift safely and skillfully
Identify operating hazards
Apply general principles of safe operation
Properly inspect and maintain a forklift

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Why Forklift Training
Is Necessary
•100 fatalities each year
•20,000 lost workday
injuries annually
•Common injuries
•Hitting a pedestrian
•Tipping over
•Improperly positioned loads
•Falling from raised forks
•Falling from a ladder struck
with a forklift
•Falling material

4. Forklift Basics
Seat
Belt
Lift
Control
Overhead
Guard
Tilt
Control
Forks
Carriage
Backrest
Lift
Chains
Lift
Cylinder
Mast

5. Forklift vs. Automobile
•Rear of a forklift swings
in opposite direction of
the turn
•Forklift impact against
objects magnified
•Drives backward and
forward
•One hand on controls

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Nameplate
•OSHA requires a
legible nameplate
•It includes information
about the forklift and
attachments
•It lists the maximum
load capacity
•It describes the load
center
Image Credit: State of WA-WISHA ServicesImage Credit: State of WA-WISHA Services

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Determine a Load’s
Center of Gravity
•Center of gravity is
the balance point
•Load center is the point
where the heaviest part
of the load is located
•Pick up load on the
side closest to its
center of gravity
LOAD CENTER
CENTER OF
GRAVITY OF LOAD
TOP VIEW OF LIFT TRUCK
CENTER OF GRAVITY
180LB
300LB

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Stability Triangle
Vehicle Center of
Gravity (unloaded)
Center of Gravity of
Vehicle and Maximum
Load (Theoretical)
Stability Triangle

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What Can Cause a Tipover?
•Center of gravity
side to side
•Center of gravity
forward
•Center of gravity
backward
Combination of actions or
circumstances can cause tipover

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Image Credit: CDC
Attachments
•Change operating
clearances
•Change capacity
•Change stability
and load center

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Operating Hazards—
Pedestrians
Accidents involving
pedestrians may be
caused by:
•Obstructed view
•Turning
•Speeding
•Pedestrian unaware
forklift is present
•Carrying passengers
and horseplay

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Operating Hazards—
Environmental Conditions
•Combustible fuel-
operated forklift in
poorly ventilated area
•Traveling on ramps
•Crossing railroad
tracks
•Slippery floors
•Operating on dirt
or gravel
•Poor lighting

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•Working around
loading docks
•Loads that block
the forward vision
•Stacking and
unstacking on racks
Operating Hazards—
Load Carrying

14. What’s Wrong Here?
Forklift parked on
sloped surface
Forks not fully lowered

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Forklift Characteristics and
Hazards—Any Questions?
Do you understand:
•The characteristics
or basic features of
a forklift
•The stability of
forklifts
•The hazards specific
to our workplace

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Conduct a
Preoperational Inspection
•Conduct a
preoperational
inspection
•Follow the inspection
checklist
•Complete and sign
the checklist

17. Inspection Walkaround
Forklift is
properly
disengaged
Walk to both
sides
Check front
Walk to rear

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Inspection Walkaround (cont.)
•Propane-powered
•Check all oil and
fluid levels
•Check cables
•Check fan belt, fan,
and radiator
•Check tank, and
hose attachments
•Electric-powered
•Check the battery
condition

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While in the Operator Seat
•Make nonmoving
checks—gauges,
lights, horn, backup
alarm, warning light,
tilt-and-lift mechanism,
and parking brake
•Make moving checks—
seat belt, running
brakes, and steering
•Look for oil or water
leaks on the floor

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Operating a Forklift
•Authorized operators
only
•Quickly report
accidents
•Always wear seat belts
•No person under the
forks
•Operate controls only
from driver’s seat
•Never block exits or
emergency equipment

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Tipover Safety Procedure
•Always wear your
seat belt
•Hold onto the
steering wheel
•Brace your feet
•Lean away from
the fall
Illustration credit: Rolls High Reach

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Loading and Unloading
•Never overload forklift
•Check load weight
•Locate load’s
center of gravity
•Inspect the load
•Restack or secure
unstable loads
•Be sure forks
are under load
•Tow from rear
towing pin

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Traveling
•Look in the
direction of travel
•Keep body inside
cage
•Keep forks low
when traveling
•Sound the horn
•Don’t speed
•Check clearance

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Traveling (cont.)
•Avoid loose objects
or holes
•Never carry
passengers
•Pedestrians have
the right-of-way
•Keep a safe distance
from the edge of ramps
or docks
•Never eat or drink
•No horseplay

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Ramps and Railroads
•No turns on a ramp
•Load facing upgrade
•Go slow
•Cross railroad tracks
diagonally
•Never park within
8 feet of the center
of railroad tracks

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Docks
•Inspect the dock plate
•Check the trailer floor
condition
•Make sure trailer
wheels are chocked
•Ensure that the nose of
the trailer is supported

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Parking
•Don’t block exits
or aisles
•Lower the forks
•Set gear to
neutral
•Set the parking
brake
•Turn off the key

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Propane Refueling
•Fill in well-ventilated
area
•Highly flammable gas
—do not smoke
•Report leaks
immediately
•Distinct odor
•Hissing sound
•Frost on fittings
•Use gloves and safety
glasses

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Battery Charging
•Charge batteries only
in protected areas with
ventilation
•Inspect battery
connectors for damage
•No smoking
•Immediately clean up
electrolyte spills
•Wear PPE
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30. Test your Knowledge
1. The first step toward safe
forklift operation is to conduct
a _____________ _________.
2. Your inspection should continue
when you are in the _________
____.
3. Only __________ ______
should operate a forklift.
4. If you are in a tipover, never
try to ____.
5. When traveling in a forklift,
keep the forks ___.
WORD BANK
preoperational inspection
battery test
operator’s seat
warehouse
authorized drivers
supervisors
jump
remain seated
low
high
preoperationalinspection
operator’s
seat
authorizeddrivers
jump
low

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Inspection, Operation, and
Maintenance—Questions?
•Inspection procedures?
•Operating procedures?
•Vehicle maintenance?

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Key Points to Remember
Facility hazards include pedestrians,
environmental conditions, and
loading/unloading
Position loads close to the vertical backrest
Always conduct and document a
preoperational inspection
Follow the safe operating rules of the road
Always refuel/recharge in ventilated areas
and wear proper PPE