Presented by: Oscar Torres, Du-All Safety

Date: 03/06/2018

Objectives

In this course, we will discuss the following:

• Operator training and evaluation refresher requirements

• Minimum Cal OSHA general requirements for powered industrial trucks (PITS)

• Safe operation of equipment

• Hazard identification

• Abatement methods and

procedures

Operator Training

Employer shall ensure each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely

• Employer must certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated

• As demonstrated by successful completion of training and practical evaluation.

Operator Training

• Truck-related topics• Capacity/Limits

• Attachments

• Inspections

• Maintenance

• Workplace-related topics• Surface conditions

• Load stability

• Narrow aisle

• Pedestrian traffic

Common Causes of Forklift Accidents

Federal OSHA research has identified the most common causes of forklift accidents.

• Vehicle Tip-Over

• Person Struck by Truck

• Person Struck by Falling Load

• Elevated Employee on the Truck

• Running off a Loading Dock or Other Surfaces

• Improper Maintenance

• Lost Control of Truck

• Material Struck by Truck

Review FACE Reports

Common Differences

Posting Requirement

Noxious Gases and Fumes

• Concentration levels of carbon monoxide gas created by powered industrial truck operations must not exceed the levels specified in 1910.1000.

• Air contaminants/Carbon monoxide “CO”

• Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning• Low levels poisoning can be confused with flu symptoms, food poisoning

or other illnesses and carry a long-term health risk if left unattended. Some of the symptoms are:

• Shortness of breath, mild nausea, mild headaches

• Moderate levels of CO exposure can cause death if the following symptoms persist for a long measure of time.

• Headaches, dizziness, nausea, light-headedness

• High levels of CO can be fatal causing death within minutes.

Danger, Warning, & Caution Decals

Safety labels should be clearly visible to the operator and must be replaced if missing, damaged, or illegible.

Under one classification system, there are three types of warning labels or decals:

DANGER means if the danger is not avoided, it will cause death or serious injury.

WARNING means if the warning is not heeded, it can cause death or serious injury.

CAUTION means if the precaution is not taken, it may cause minor or moderate injury.

Loading

• Only loads within the rated capacity of the truck must be handled.

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Stability

Fulcrum Fulcrum

Forward wheels are the fulcrum

Stability

Stability Triangle

• Counterbalanced powered industrial trucks

• Vehicle is supported at three points

Stability Triangle

• Counterbalanced powered industrial trucks

• Vehicle is supported at three points

Accident Investigation

Summary

We covered the following requirements for the operation and maintenance of power industrial equipment:

• Operator training and evaluation

• Minimum OSHA general requirements for powered industrial trucks

• Safe operation of equipment

• Hazard identification

• Abatement methods and

procedures

Final Questions?

Written Test