Forklift Safety TraintheTrainer Program

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Forklift Safety Train-the-Trainer Program

• Presented by
• Farm Employers
• Labor Service

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Fundamentals of Training People

• Class Size -
• Advance Planning
• Who are you training?
• Large vs. Small class
• Training Techniques Used
• Location
• Course Content
• Introduce Your Subject
• Cover Each Subject
• Summarize
• Handouts, Flip Charts, Overlays

3
Training Techniques

• Lecture Style
• Personal Experiences
• Demonstrations
• Visual Aids
• Role Play, Case Histories
• Ask Questions
• Allow Time for Questions

4
Forklift SafetyTrain-the-Trainer Course Outline

• Overview of Regulations
• Agriculture
• Non- Agriculture

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Forklift SafetyTrain-the-Trainer Course Outline

• General Operating Rules
• Inspect vehicle
• Dont speed
• No Riders
• Raise Forks when moving
• Watch rear-end swing
• No stunts
• Check dock plates

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Forklift Train-the Trainer Course
Outline(Continued)

• Controls Instruments
• Steering wheel
• Accelerator Pedal
• Brake
• Mast Tilt Lever
• Other forklift features

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Forklift Train-the-Trainer Course
Outline(Continued)

• Engine Operation
• Refueling
• LP Fuel
• Diesel or Gas
• Batteries

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Forklift Train-the-Trainer Course
Outline(Continued)

• Vehicle Stability
• Data Plates
• Load Center
• Visibility
• Over load
• Blind Corners

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Forklift Train-the-Trainer Course
Outine(Continued)

• Load Handling
• Is the load stacked properly?
• Is the pallet in good condition?
• Is the weight within the load limits?
• Is the load properly balanced?

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Forklift Train-the-Trainer Course
Outline(Conclusion)

• Traction
• Tip-Over
• Rough Terrain
• Proper Shutdown Procedures