Forklift Training Complete Handbook

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TORCAN LIFT EQUIPMENT
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FORKLIFT TRAINING COMPLETE HANDBOOK
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Handbook Objectives
Understand how forklifts work Operate a forklift
safely and proficiently Identify operational
hazards Apply common principles of safe
operation Accurately examine and maintain a
forklift
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• Who needs forklift training?
• Anyone who wants to operate a forklift
• Who must conduct the training?
• An experienced trainer
• Why is training necessary?
• Forklifts pose many hazards
• Approx. 200 deaths and 38,000 injuries/year

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Forklift Safety Hazards

• Forklifts are very hefty
• Average automobile - 1,000 - 2,000 lbs.
• Average forklift - 4,000 - 8,000 lbs.
• Loads can be weighty
• Too weighty to lift by hand
• Forklifts or their loads can be uneven
• Forklifts can roll-over easily

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Checklist

• Brakes
• Steering
• Horn
• Lights
• Oil
• Coolant
• Battery/LP Tank
• Hoist

• Forks
• Tires
• Misc.
• Cage
• Seat belt
• General overall condition of the forklift

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Forklift Basics
Mast
OverheadGuard
LiftCylinder
LiftControl
LiftChains
SeatBelt
TiltControl
Backrest
Carriage
Forks
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Starting The Forklift

• Apply the foot brake
• Shift gears to neutral
• Turn the key
• Check meters and indicators
• Check controls, steering and brakes for smooth
  operation

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Forklift Controls
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A PIT is a PIT NOT a CAR
PITPowered Industrial Truck
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Forklift vs. Automobile

• Rear of a forklift swings in opposite direction
  of the turn
• Forklift waves against articles magnified
• Drives backward and forward
• One hand on controls

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Control a Loads 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

CENTER OFGRAVITY OF LOAD
TOP VIEW OF LIFT TRUCK
CENTER OF GRAVITY
LOAD CENTER
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Stability Triangle
Vehicle Center of Gravity (unloaded)
Stability Triangle
Center of Gravity of Vehicle and Maximum Load
(Theoretical)
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What Can Cause a Tip-over?

• Center of gravity side to side
• Center of gravity forward
• Center of gravity backward

Combination of actions or circumstances can
cause tip-over
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Load Stability

• NEVER LIFT BEYOND the rated load capacity of your
  PIT
• Look for Impact or Capacity plate to find
• gtengine working capacity
• gtvehicle weight
• gtrated load center
• gttire information
• gtattachment identification
• gtmaximum lift height

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Ask Yourself To Avoid Hazards

• What is the rated load capacity of my truck?
• Is this load stable within the capacity limits?
• Will stability get affected by shape of load?
• Will the load affect my visibility?
• Do I need to divide the load?
• Do I need to drive in reverse?
• What hazards are on the route?
• Can I get close enough?
• Can I pull straight in easily?

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Safe Parking Procedures

• How and Where to Park?
• Attended Parking
• Unattended Parking
• Parking on an incline

Set parking brake
Turn engine off remove key
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Check on Internal Combustion

• Fuel Type
• Engine Starting Conditions
• Refueling
• Changing an LP Tank

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Can You Tell Whats Wrong Here?
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Lifting a Load

• Level the forks and slowly drive forward until
  the load rests against the mast.
• Dont slam a load into the carriage.
• Lift the load high enough to clear whatever is
  under it.
• Assess the stability of the load.
• Tilt the mast back slightly to a traveling
  position.

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Carrying the Load

• Never allow anyone to stand on your fork or lift
  people without an approved platform.
• Never allow anyone to walk or stand under your
  forks, whether the forks are loaded or empty.

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Putting Down a Load

• Square up and stop about 1 foot away from the
  loading area
• Drive about 1/2 way into the unloading area
• Lower the load, assess alignment, stability
• Lower forks slightly

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Forklift is properly disengaged Walk to both
sides Check front Walk to rear
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In Case of a Tip-over
Do not jump from the unit! HOLD ON TIGHT BRACE
YOUR FEET LEAN AWAY FROM THE TIP DIRECTION
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Our Training Programs
Torcan Lift Equipment offers a wide range of
safety-related training programs to meet your
professional needs as well as the regulations of
the Occupational Health and Safety Act

• W.H.M.I.S Training
• Fall Arrest Training
• Propane Exchange Training

• Forklift Training
• Boom Lift Training
• Scissor Lift Training
• Man Lift Training

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Want to become a certified PIT Operator?
VISIT 115 Rivalda Rd., Toronto, ON
OR
CALL 416-743-2500
www.torcanlift.com
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