Oshawa Forklift Training School

Oshawa Forklift Training School - Forklift Training School - Industry and federal regulators have established the criteria for forklift safety training based on their current standards and regulations. Individuals wanting to use a forklift should complete a forklift training School prior to making use of one of these machines. The accredited Forklift Operator Training Program is designed to offer individuals training with the practical skills and knowledge to become an operator of a forklift.

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

An inspection checklist should be carried out and submitted to the supervising authority before beginning a shift. When a maintenance problem is uncovered, the use of the particular machinery must be stopped until the problem has been addressed. To indicate the equipment is out of order, the keys must be removed from the ignition and a warning tag placed in a visible place.

Loading safety regulations include checking the forklift nameplate's rating capacity and knowing if the weight of the load falls within capacity. The forklift forks should be in the down position when the forklift is starting up. Keep in mind that there is a loss of around 100 pounds carrying capacity for every inch further away from the carriage which the load is carried.

Lifting must start with the driver moving to a stopped position around three inches away from the load. The mast must then be leveled until it has reached a right angle with the load. Lift the forks to an inch under 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 in reverse if the load obscures frontal vision. Check behind and honk in order to warn other workers. Do not allow forks to drag on the ground.

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