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725 Forklift Safety Program Management
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Introduction

This course has general information about the classes and divisions of forklifts (also called Powered Industrial Trucks, or PITs) used in the workplace. It also covers the principles necessary to understand for safe loading, transferring loads, and unloading. Forklift operator training requirements and general best practices in operating, servicing and maintaining forklifts are discussed. The hazards associated with operating forklifts in enclosed areas and construction sites are also discussed.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you should be able to:
ID Objective
TO 1.0 Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment.
LO 1.1.1 Identify the classes and designations for forklifts.
LO 1.2.1 Describe forklift operator qualification and training requirements.
LO 1.3.1 Define and give examples describing forklift "stability triangle," "center of gravity," and "moment."
LO 1.4.1 Describe safe practices when operating a forklift, including traveling and moving on uneven surfaces.
LO 1.5.1 Describe requirements for forklift operations, including loading, traffic patterns, housekeeping, and maintenance records.
LO 1.6.1 Describe requirements for gas/LPG forklift maintenance and safe work practices.
LO 1.7.1 Describe electric forklift maintenance procedures and safe practices.

Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)