Motorized Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation Streaming Video Training Program - English

Ordering Note: When ordering Streaming Video Training Program, you will be provided a link to access the program you purchased. You will have 5 consecutive days to access the program starting from the time you click the link.

• Streaming Video format allows trainers to conduct effective, affordable training wherever they have Internet access
• Includes 5 days of access to the video plus downloadable Trainer's/Instructor's Guide, quizzes and answer keys, a training log and supplemental video content
• Program is viewable from video-capable, internet-connected mobile devices such as an iPhone and iPad, as well as most Android tablets and phones
• 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
• Length: Approximately 20 minutes

What's Included

• 20-Minute Video - Combines engaging video and editing technology with expertise from industry professionals at all levels
  • 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
• Bonus Materials - Total running time: approximately 12 minutes
  • Review: Safe Operating Procedures (Running time: 7 minutes)
  • Note to Trainers (Running time: 5 minutes)
• Trainer Guide
• Quiz (with Answer Key)
• Alternate Quiz (with Answer Key)
• FAQs
• Powerpoint® Presentation (1)
• Learning Activity - Operations and Controls
• Learning Activity - Data Plates
• Learning Activity - Power Down
• Evaluation Form - Daily Checklist
• Evaluation Form - Operation Evaluation Form
• Images (15)
• Posters (2)

Order supplemental training materials not included with the streaming video option: Operator Handbook. Please allow time for delivery of supplemental training materials prior to your streaming video training session.

What's Covered

After completing this program, learners will understand critical information about:

• 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