Forklift Requalification2013

Training Agenda• Why do we have this training?

• What types of forklift training are provided at SDKC?

• Injury and Fatality Statistics.

• Discuss our possible Danger/Hazardous traffic areas.

• What are the contributing factors that lead to forklift

accidents?

• Dealing with Pedestrians, who has the right of way?

• What can you do to help prevent forklift accidents?

• Discuss load centers and Forklift stability.

Why do we have Forklift Requalification Training?

What OSHA says:• 1910.178(I)(4)(iii) – An evaluation of each powered industrial truck

operator’s performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.

What SDKC says:• SSP-016(5.0)(B) – Forklift operator evaluations will be performed

every two to three years thereafter unless the colleague is involved in an incident with the forklift that indicates a need for refresher training. Safety and Loss Control will notify the designated trainer when evaluations are due as well as refresher training.

We do this to keep everyone on the same page;• Providing a set standard of rules for everyone to follow.• Provide consistent and concise training.

Types of Forklift Training

• Forklift Safety Training – New Hires

• Forklift Operational Training – New to Area

• Forklift Requalification Training – Every 3 Years

• Forklift Incident Review – Involved in and Incident

• Forklift and the Pedestrian – Office and Admin personnel

“Dangerous Areas on Plant site”

Contributing Factors:• Company related factors:

• Lack of training or improper training of forklift

operators.

• Production factors such as speed and stress.

• Lack of proper tools, attachments and accessories.

• Improper assignment of forklifts and/or operators.

• Poor maintenance of forklifts.

• Age of forklifts.

Contributing Factors:• Behavioral and Operational factors:

• Improper warnings to others in the area of driver’s

intensions.

• Poor communication during shared task, or shared space.

• Horseplay, stunt driving, or erratic driving.

• Improper backing up techniques.

• Improper turning.

• Giving rides on forklift or load.

• Parking the forklift improperly.

• Inadequate servicing of the forklift.

Contributing Factors:• Workplace Design:

• Narrow aisles.

• Crowded or cluttered aisles.

• Obstructions at intersections and doors.

• Volume of traffic in work areas.

• Pedestrians in the working areas of forklifts.

• Noisy areas

• Dusty areas

• Areas with poor lighting.

• Crane operations in normal traffic areas of forklifts.

Contributing Factors:• Characteristics of the Load:

• Poorly stacked loads.• Transporting material on pallets that are in poor

condition.• Overloading the forklift.• Load causes forklift operator vision to be obstructed.• Unstable loads.

Pedestrians…Who has the Right of Way?

Forklift Operator has the Right of Way!!!

Forklift Operator’sWhat can you do as a forklift operator to prevent accidents?

• Get plenty of rest, be prepared to work safely.• Perform daily pre-operational forklift checks.• Fully understand the job being tasked to you before

starting.• Think about the hazards that may exist on the job.• Think about potential hazards you may create as a forklift

operator.• Alert pedestrians and other forklift operators that you are

in the area.• Limit pedestrian and vehicle traffic in your work area.• Make eye contact with pedestrians, first line of

communication.• Assess the work area before operating your forklift.• Be alert and aware of blind spots.• If you find a hazard, document and correct it before work

occurs.• Let others know of possible hazards that they may

encounter.• When not in operation, “TURN THE FORKLIFT OFF”

What is a load center?“Center of Gravity”

• Scientific explanation: The horizontal space that exists between the edge of the load and the vertical stability line. The load center is the distance portion of the moment principle.

• Layman definition: is the point on an object at which all of the object's weight is concentrated. For perfectly symmetrical loads, the center of gravity is at the middle of the load. At this point all outward force is equal.

Can a load center affect the stability of a forklift?

The stated capacity of a forklift only applies to the load center indicated on the data plate. If the load is not centered at the specified position, the forklift's capacity will be reduced. Loads come in all shapes and sizes, not just symmetrical boxes. The load size, position, and weight distribution critically affect the forklift's capacity and the stability of the truck.

Load StabilityLoad weight, weight distribution, size, shape, and position are key factors affecting the stability of the forklift. Forklifts are designed to carry a capacity load at a standard load center, commonly 24 inches. Because standard pallets have dimensions of 48 inches by 48 inches.

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