Admin Table of Contents
- 1 What should you do before exiting an aisle?
- 2 Does a forklift exiting an aisle has right away?
- 3 When should you mount and dismount a lift truck?
- 4 What should you do when you park your lift truck?
- 5 What are the duties of operator?
- 6 What skills do forklift operators need?
- 7 When operating a loaded lift truck on a ramp The operator must?
- 8 What is the first thing you should do at the beginning of your shift before operating your pit?
- 9 When should a forklift operator stop for pedestrians?
- 10 How do you turn a lift truck safely?
What should you do before exiting an aisle?
13 What should you do before exiting an aisle or driving through a blind Intersection? c. Stop, sound the horn, look both ways, then move slowly.
Does a forklift exiting an aisle has right away?
Forklift Pedestrian Right of Way OSHA states the pedestrian has the right of way; therefore, operators must be on constant alert. The forklift operator is required to slow down and sound their horn at doorways, intersections, blind spots and when entering or exiting a building.
What should an operator do in the event of the forklift tipping over?
observe speed limits and ensure you can make a safe stop at any time. Avoid rapid acceleration, deceleration and quick turns. reduce speed when making a turn. Take care that the tip of the fork (or load) or the rear side of the forklift truck does not touch a nearby person or object.
When should you mount and dismount a lift truck?
When mounting or dismounting a forklift, always:
- Face the vehicle.
- Never jump off.
- Use a three-point stance (always have both hands and one foot or vice-versa in contact with the unit)
- Wear certified safety shoes (oil resistant and non-slippery)
- Wear suitable clothing (do not wear loose clothing or dangling jewelry)
What should you do when you park your lift truck?
How should you shutdown the forklift truck?
- Park in an approved location.
- Set the brakes.
- Lower the forks or load to the floor.
- Neutralize the controls.
- Turn off the motor switch or turn off controls and remove the key.
- Shut off the fuel supply (e.g., disconnect battery or go through propane shut-down procedures).
When operating a forklift who has the right of way?
pedestrians
Operators should yield the right of way to pedestrians: This is an OSHA recommendation that all forklift drivers should be aware of. Because of the size and power of the forklift, operators should stop and wait for pedestrians to clear the area before proceeding along their route with caution.
What are the duties of operator?
Machine Operator duties and responsibilities
- Monitoring and maintaining warehouse equipment and machinery.
- Setting up manufacturing equipment.
- Overseeing training of new or Junior Machine Operators.
- Using machine equipment to complete tasks.
- Performing routine inspections of manufacturing equipment.
What skills do forklift operators need?
7 Skills You Need to Be a Forklift Operator
- Technical skills. There are various types of forklifts, each with slightly different controls and components.
- Commitment to safety. You must take safety seriously.
- Communication skills.
- Flexibility.
- Teamwork.
- Sound judgment.
- Reliability.
What should you do immediately after lifting a load on a forklift?
Place the load squarely and straight. Once the load settles, check behind you for pedestrians and other traffic. Then back up slowly. Make sure the forks clear the pallet before turning or lowering the forks.
When operating a loaded lift truck on a ramp The operator must?
Specific precautions are required when driving forklifts on ramps with grades over 10%. Loaded forklifts must be driven with the load pointed up the ramp (good standard practice is to ALWAYS drive with the load pointed up the ramp or slope).
What is the first thing you should do at the beginning of your shift before operating your pit?
PITs must be inspected at the beginning of each shift to ensure they are safe to operate . These inspections may be performed by authorized PIT operators as long as they are trained on how to properly inspect the PIT .
What should a forklift operator do when approaching intersections?
They should: Listen for the sound of forklift horns. Forklift operators should sound the horn when approaching intersections, corners, blind spots, other forklifts, and areas with pedestrians. Listen for the sound of backup alarms.
When should a forklift operator stop for pedestrians?
If the attention of the pedestrian is not achieved, the operator should stop the forklift. Technology has increased the safety risk. The use of blue tooth phone devices and MP3 players with ear buds drown out the sound of an approaching forklift.
How do you turn a lift truck safely?
When the lift truck turns a corner, the rear of the lift truck swings in the opposite direction of the turn. Anticipate the rear-end swing and start the turn as close to the inside corner as possible. Plan your route and anticipate turns. Never turn with forks elevated. Never turn on a grade.
Do visitors need to be trained to work around forklifts?
Although nothing requires the visitors to be trained to work around forklifts and other heavy equipment, they should be familiar with forklift and pedestrian safety rules to help protect them from being injured. Most forklifts have limited visibility, especially since there can be blind spots and corners in a warehouse or construction yard.