Contains basic forklift operating procedures intended to increase safety and help prevent the most common forklift accidents. Provides information on the most common types of forklifts used in general industry and warehouse environments. Includes important information required by OSHA’s general industry standards (29 CFR 1910.178) as well as best practices on operating powered industrial trucks.
•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
