Motorized Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation Training Program - USB

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

What's Covered

• 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
• 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

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