Classroom Training Theory - Part 1
- Discuss the Health and Safety Act.
- Review fines and penalties.
- Review the classifications of low lift trucks, and highlight differences.
- Review the Moral, Ethical, Social and Psychological.
- What an operator's options are when they are asked to perform unsafe work.
- How the operator responds to an emergency situation involving an Low Lift Truck.
- Discuss close calls that you may have experienced.
- Review the Centre of Gravity of the load
- Reading and understanding the capacity of a low lift truck.
- Review Lift Truck rules for the operator.
- More...
- There will be a classroom test containing 34 true or false questions.
All classroom trainees must complete the theory part of the training, prior to taking the hands on evaluation.
Pallet Truck Evaluation - Part 2
After they have successfully completed the classroom test they will have to complete a hands on evaluation. This evaluation will involve various exercises to be completed successfully on the pallet truck in order to acquire their certification. The trainees will be ask to perform a pre-shift inspection and then perform the following tasks.
Pre-shift equipment inspection, and work area survey will be completed ,as well as the following:
- Inspect the load is stable enough for lifting and transporting at a safe speed.
- Observed the operator picking up the load
- Make sure th forks are at the proper height, as well as the proper tilt for the type of load
- Observed the operator stopping smoothly and that he/she looks while backing up.
- Stops at all blind corners, and makes sure the forks are level before entering.
- Their Load is centered, and then proceeds with the load at safe height
- Make sure the load all the way back to the heel of the forks * how the trainee deals with anobstructed view
- The trainee will be observed stacking a load
- Approaching with their load down, levels the load before putting in place
- Trainee insures all people are at a safe distance while raising the load.
- Smooth operation, aware of rear end swing
- Park the forks flat, tilt forward, then put the parking brake on
Evaluation Time: Practical evaluations take approximately one-half hour, for experienced drivers. It is suggested that “new” drivers be observed and practice for a minimum of four hours prior to being evaluated.