- Helps meet the requirements of OSHA's Powered Industrial Trucks Standard 1910.178(l)
- Takes a unique but practicable approach by focusing on the motorized pallet jack's use from the start of the work day until the end - including the potential dangers and hazards that operators face along the way
- The Motorized Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation training program covers:
- The two most common types of motorized pallet jacks and their controls
- "Walkies"
- "Walkie-Riders"
- Load and lift capacities
- Common pallet jacks accidents
- Safe operating procedures
- Pre-use inspection tips
- Picking up a load
- Traveling with a load
- Navigating on ramps and inclines
- Maneuvering in tight spaces
- Delivering a load
- Parking safety
- End of the day procedures
- The two most common types of motorized pallet jacks and their controls
- Ready-to-use training program includes several components
- Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired
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Program Components
- (1) 20-minute video - Features the latest video techniques and state-of-the-art graphics designed to keep employees engaged allowing for better retention of the information being presented to them.
- (1) Trainer Guide (not sold separately) - A resource for trainers that supplies background information on pallet jacks, training objectives, tried and true training methods, and an overview of the training information covered in the program.
- (1) Trainer Tools USB (not sold separately) -
- Main Video Program
- Trainer Guide PDF
- Learning Activities
- Customizable PowerPoint® presentation
- Quizzes & Answer Keys
- Operator Evaluation Form
- Daily Checklist
- Images
- Training Log
- Training Certificate
- (10) Operator Handbooks - Product Codes 38925 (827-H) - This 18-page reference reinforces training. It summarizes the material covered in the video in an easy-to-read bullet format that employees can reference on a daily basis. Also contains a receipt page and a 10-question quiz.
- (1) Awareness Poster - Product Codes: 39454 (726-K -P) - Provides a daily reminder of the importance of operating a motorized pallet jack safely and the potential consequences if operators are not properly trained or if the pallet jack is misused. Full-color.
DVD Main Menu
- Play Program - Plays entire main program (running time: 20 minutes)
- Chapter Selections – Allows easy access to specific subtopics for more focused training
- Introduction
- Importance of Training
- Motorized pallet jacks are just as numerous and pose the same kinds of hazards that forklifts do
- Consequences if they’re misused or not operated properly
- Operators need to be trained on the specific type of powered industrial truck they operate. If an operator is trained and certified to operate a forklift it doesn’t mean they’re automatically qualified to operate a motorized pallet jack
- Operations and Controls
- There are many different models of motorized pallet jacks offered by many different manufacturers
- Most common models used in workplaces are “walkie” or “walkie-rider” models
- Lift height and weight capacity vary by manufacturer and model but most can lift a load as high as 6 inches off the ground and can carry as much as 8,000 lbs
- Steering handle regulates the lift, lower, speed, direction and braking
- Common differences among manufacturers and models include:
- Where the controls are located
- How high the carriage can lift
- Load capacity
- It’s important that each operator be properly trained on the specific model they are about to use
- Accidents
- Most accidents are the result of an operator not following safe operating procedures or being unfamiliar with the controls of a specific model of pallet jack. Reported accidents include:
- Pedestrians getting caught between the pallet jack and a fixed object
- Pedestrians having their feet or toes run over
- Pedestrians hit by a falling load (due to an unsecured load and/or too fast turn)
- Operators engaging in horseplay such as riding on a walkie pallet jack
- Operators are crushed or even killed by a pallet jack that rolls off the edge of a ramp or loading dock
- Most accidents are the result of an operator not following safe operating procedures or being unfamiliar with the controls of a specific model of pallet jack. Reported accidents include:
- Safe Operating Procedures
- Pre-Use Inspection: The importance of inspecting the pallet jack prior to each use to ensure that any defects are reported and fixed before it is used
- Getting a Load: Proper techniques on approaching and securing a load
- Traveling with a Load: The “do’s” and “don’ts” when traveling with a load including safe travel heights, proper sight lines, correct hand positions on the controls, negotiating intersections, safe turning, and more
- Navigating on ramps and inclines
- Maneuvering in tight spaces
- Delivering a Load: Safe operating techniques such as coming to a complete stop before lowering the load and making sure the forks are completely lowered before pulling out
- Parking: Rules and what steps to follow when parking a pallet jack
- End of Shift: Proper procedures for shutting down and storing a pallet jack for the next day’s use
- Conclusion
- Bonus Videos - Total running time: approximately 32 minutes
- Review: Safe Operating Procedures (Running time: 7 minutes)
- Quiz (Running time: 10 minutes)
- Note to Trainers (Running time: 5 minutes)
- Previews:
- The Forklift Workshop (15900) (Running time: 5 minutes)
- Forklift Hazard Perception Challenge (28124) (Running time: 5 minutes)
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Compliance Topic: Forklift Safety
Industry: Workplace Safety / EH&S
Average Rating: 4.5
BVNumberOfReviews: 4
Language: English
Format: DVD
Copyright Date: 2014
ISBN: 978-1-61099-626-6