Forklifts and Me

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Forklifts and Me
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Presentation Overview

• What is a Forklift?
• Types of Forklifts
• OSHA Policies and Regulations
• Forklift Accidents
• Forklift Training

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What is a Forklift?

• A powered industrial truck used to lift and
  transport materials.
• Sometimes called a lift truck, high/low,
  stacker-truck, or sideloader.
• Developed in the 1920's by various companies

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What is a Forklift?

• Components of a forklift

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Types of Forklifts

• Rider Stacker
• Mostly used for narrow isles in warehouses

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Types of Forklifts

• Sideloader
• Utilized mostly for handling heavy containers

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Types of Forklifts

• Rider Low Lift Truck
• Most typically used forms of forklifts

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Types of Forklifts

• Variable Lift
• Used in the construction field to lift various
  heavy materials

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OSHA Policies and Regulations

• Numerous policies that outline forklift
  operations including seat belts, brakes, turning
  radii, and many more

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Forklift Accidents

• OSHA estimates that 85 fatalities per year occur
  because of forklifts.
• 34,900 accidents result in serious injury
• 61,800 are classified as non-serious

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Forklift Accidents
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Forklift Training

• Various means of training such as
• OSHA literature
• Online courses
• Workshops offered by trained professionals
• Rear tires turn the forklift.

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Forklift Training

• When moving
• Keep the load less than 8 inches from the ground
• Have the forks tilted back in order to cradle the
  load
• If view is blocked, travel in reverse

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Forklift Training

• Lift truck safety
• Be aware and stay clear of pinch points
• Stay under the covered guard