Port Coquitlam Forklift Training Course

Port Coquitlam Forklift Training Course - Federal and industry regulators have established the criteria for forklift safety training according to their current regulations and standards. Those wanting to use a forklift should finish a forklift training course before using one of these machines. The accredited Forklift Operator Training Program is designed to provide people training with the information and practical skills to become a forklift operator.

There are forklift operation safety rules which must be followed pertaining to pre-shift inspections, and rules for lifting and loading.

An inspection checklist must be done and submitted to the supervising authority prior to starting a shift. When a maintenance issue is uncovered, the use of the particular equipment must be discontinued until the problem has been dealt with. To be able to indicate the equipment is out of service, the keys have to be removed from the ignition and a warning tag placed in a location that is visible.

Safety regulations for loading would include checking the forklift's load rating capacity to determine how much the equipment could handle. When starting the machine, the forks should be in the downward position. Don't forget that there is a loss of around 100 pounds carrying capacity for every one inch further away from the carriage that the load is carried.

Lifting must begin with the driver moving to a stopped position around three inches from the load. The mast should then be leveled until it has reached a right angle with the load. Lift the forks to one inch below the slot on the pallet and drive forward. After that lift forks four inches. Tilt back the load to secure it for moving. Drive the lift backwards if the load obscures frontal vision. Check behind and honk to alert other personnel. Never allow forks to drag on the ground.

The load must be loaded by the forklift in such a way that ensures the load is secure and would not create a danger to other people or objects. Restraining loads is needed for materials that may shift during transport and destabilize the forklift.

To be able to avoid the shifting of drums, drums could be strapped together to lessen movement. Forklift operators must drive slowly when lifting liquids, to reduce instability in the forklift.

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