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Pay Attention to Forklift Safety Using Videos

roy — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:59:30 +0000

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The Power of the Forklift for Your Business

roy — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:31:11 +0000

The forklift is one of the most powerful pieces of equipment for any warehouse operation, and every manufacturing or shipping company will need at least one forklift in order to conduct its daily business.

The operation of a forklift is of course quite easy to understand, and every person reading this article no doubt already knows what a forklift is and what it does. In addition to the traditional forklift, of course, there are specially designed fork trucks that have been designed for moving pallets around by hand. These fork trucks can be very valuable for moving products around where space is tight, and no special training in driving a forklift is required to operate this piece of equipment.

Of course where large pallets, or large numbers of pallets, must be moved, it is the forklift that will be required to move them. Without a forklift it could take many, many hours to move products that could be moved in a fraction of the time using a forklift.

Of course using a forklift requires special training, and it is important that all forklift operators receive such training before being turned loose with this powerful piece of equipment. Many job openings for warehouse work specify proficiency in operating a forklift, and there is no doubt that the ability to operate a forklift efficiently will improve the employability, and potentially the wages as well, of any warehouse worker.

For those warehouse workers who arrive at their new job without the ability to drive a forklift, it is important for the foreman or manager of the warehouse to provide training. In some cases there will be specific requirements and tests for forklift drivers, and it is important that the new hire receive enough training on how to operate the forklift most efficiently, and how to move the products around the warehouse in the best manner.

Whether you have a small manufacturing business or the largest one in town, a fleet of forklifts and forklift drivers can help your business operate more efficiently. The forklift can be used to load trucks, pull products for shipment and make the warehouse operation more efficient. Buying a forklift is not an inexpensive purchase, but the forklift is one of those pieces of equipment that can more than pay for itself through increased productivity and greater profits.

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Forklift Training Course Q&A (Mandarin)

roy — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:53:06 +0000

A student asks an Avion Avionics Technologies trainer a question. He is more comfortable to ask in Mandarin, so the translator steps in to answer. Sign up and get your Forklift Drivers License, click here www.forkliftdrivercourse.com (Forklift training is available in English, Mandarin, Malay, tamilsdf Funding is also available)

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Forklift Responsiblities for Owners

roy — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:14:14 +0000

If you own a business and have a forklift on site, you probably know you have specific duties as an employer. And you probably know the reason why Worksafe Victoria have made strict rules regarding employer duties is because forklifts have the potential of causing death and serious injury. Failure to do so can mean heavy penalties. So now you may be wondering what are the specific duties you have as an employer when you have a forklift on site. Well, there are some very important ones. So whenever a forklift is used in your workplace, here’s a few issues you need to make sure of. 1. While you are operating a forklift, you need to make sure that the operating of the forklift does not impact on the safety of others. Now you may be wondering who others include. Well, pedestrians are definitely in the group of people you have a duty towards. That means if you are going to be sharing the road or footpath with them, then you need to make sure that it does not impact their safety. Therefore, safety is necessary whenever people are around.2. As an employer, where you have a forklift in operation, you will also need to make sure that the lifting attachments are appropriate for the load. As you rightly know, having the wrong lift attachments can cause serious injury or even death to workers. Therefore, you have a responsibility to everyone in your workplace to check to see that the lifting attachments is exactly what is required for the load. If it’s not, then you know that you got to do something about it immediately. 3. One very important responsibility you have as an employer is to make sure the weight of the load is known. And it is within the safe working limits of the forklift. You probably know this is important because serious injury or even death can occur where the load is over the safe working limits of the forklift. So make sure your staff know this.4. As you are aware, when your forklift operators are working, they need to make sure that the load remains under control while being lifted or suspended. Failure to do so could cause injury to staff and others. Anyway, these are just some of the issues you, as an employer need to be aware of when a forklift is in operation. There are others. So you’ll need to make sure of these as well.

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Forklift Responsibilities for Business Owners

roy — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:25:42 +0000

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Maneuvering Forklift Safety

roy — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:33:24 +0000

Forklift accidents continue to occur with alarming regularity. Yet, in many manufacturing worksites, forklift trucks are an indispensable piece of material handling equipment. Their versatility enables workers to do a variety of tasks like lifting, moving, stacking, and loading materials. However, if the forklift operator is not certified, cautious, and alert, the operator, the forklift, the load, pedestrians or structures could be harmed or damaged.

Forklifts are as tricky as they are useful. They can be dangerous, if they’re not operated by certified workers who are familiar with the equipment and know the rules of safety. Driving a forklift truck is different from driving most other vehicles. To drive a forklift safely, operators have to understand the risks and know what to do to avoid accidents. The greatest danger of forklift handling is that it might tip over; collide with a person, vehicle or other equipment; fall off a landing; or drop a load.

In California, employers who use forklifts and other industrial trucks at their worksite, (except certain agricultural operations), must provide training for their industrial truck operators before they may operate the trucks independently. The employer must develop the training program or hire an outside consultant who has the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and to evaluate their competence. Training must be based on the trainee’s prior knowledge and skill, types of powered industrial trucks used in the workplace, specific hazards in the workplace, and the trainee’s demonstrated ability to operate a powered industrial truck safely.

The training must include a combination of formal instruction (lectures, videos, etc.) and practical demonstrations by the trainee in vehicle operation including warnings and precautions; inspections and maintenance; and other unique or hazardous workplace conditions that could affect safe forklift operation. An evaluation of the operator’s performance in the workplace must also be done. A trainee may only operate the powered industrial truck under the direct supervision of persons who have knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence.

Forklift training is so important that once is not enough. Employers must make an initial performance evaluation of their industrial truck operators, with periodic evaluations (at least once every three years) to ensure that their skills remain at a high level. And, whenever there is a demonstrated need for it, refresher training must be conducted.

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Forklift Training In Singapore – Vehicle Check

roy — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:57:43 +0000

Forklift instructor going through a simple vehicle inspection with some students…

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Forklift Training Course Q&A – PreChecklists

roy — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:02:10 +0000

A student asks an Avion Avionics Technologies trainer a question about pre-checklists. A pre-checklist keeps your daily routine centred on being safe and making sure everything is in place. Sign up and get your Forklift Drivers License, click here www.forkliftdrivercourse.com (Forklift training is available in English, Mandarin, Malay, tamilsdf Funding is also available)

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The Importance of Forklift Safety in the Warehouse

roy — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:24:39 +0000

Forklifts are complicated machines that have become a necessary tool for the materials handling industry. As forklifts become more and more prevalent, the need for increased forklift safety grows.

Forklift safety is often neglected because once we get behind the wheel, we forget that it is not a toy. This may sound silly, but it’s one of the most common mistakes when using a forklift. You don’t want one of your workers to injure himself because he was racing forklifts with a co-worker in the warehouse. Not only does this kind of lax mentality about forklift safety put you and your workers at risk, but it also puts your expensive equipment and supplies at risk. From both a liability perspective and a financial perspective, it is advantageous for you to implement forklift safety into your workplace training.

Below is a list of safety precautions that need to be taken when using a forklift. The list is by no means definitive, but it should act as a guide for you to build off of when implementing or reconsidering your forklift safety program.

1. Set Up A Forklift Training Program

If you don’t have the resources to set up a forklift safety program in-house, make sure to have specialists come in and train your workers. You can also look into having your workers enroll in independent forklift classes. Any of the costs you incur setting up a training program will be worth it in the long run because maintaining a safe, and efficient warehouse is invaluable.

2. Do Not Play With The Forklift

This can’t be overemphasized. As I mention above, one of the fundamental problems teaching forklift safety is changing the mentality of your workers. You must not treat the forklift as a toy.

3. Make Sure Forklift Operator Is Mentally and Physically Fit

Many forklift accidents occur because the forklift operator was tired or sick. You need to make sure that your forklift operators understand that it is okay to let you know if they feel too sick or too tired to properly operate the forklift. It is not worth it to let someone who isn’t mentally or physically fit put himself, your workers, and your company at risk.

4. Keep Your Forklift Properly Maintained

This is another one that is often overlooked. Make sure to keep tabs on your regular forklift maintenance and repairs. While the repairs will cost you in the short term, they will be well worth it in the long run because it will help keep the forklift running smoothly and keep your warehouse safe.

5. Gather Feedback From Forklift Operators

Make sure to stay in touch with your forklift operators and listen to their concerns. They most likely have witnessed some questionable or dangerous warehouse conditions. Even if they haven’t, they certainly can still provide valuable input into what needs to be covered in a forklift safety program.

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Forklift Training Course Q&A – Keypress

roy — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:26:57 +0000

A student asks an Avion Avionics Technologies trainer a question. Sign up and get your Forklift Drivers License, click here www.forkliftdrivercourse.com (Forklift training is available in English, Mandarin, Malay, tamilsdf Funding is also available)

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