Forklift Operation Safety
Learning objectives
- Pre-Operation Inspections: Conduct thorough inspections of forklifts before operation to ensure safety and proper functionality.
- Load Handling: Safely handle and secure loads to prevent accidents, damage, or instability during transport.
- Safety Practices: Apply safe operating procedures to maintain a secure and hazard-free workplace for all employees.
- Traveling & Maneuvering: Demonstrate safe and efficient traveling and maneuvering techniques in various workplace environments.
Course overview
Forklift accidents result in thousands of injuries annually, but most are preventable with proper safety protocols. This course covers essential operational safety practices for forklift operators, from pre-operation inspections to emergency response procedures. You'll learn proper load handling techniques, safe traveling practices, tipover prevention, and correct parking procedures—knowledge that helps protect both you and your coworkers while ensuring compliance with OSHA requirements.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 8 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 2
- Course ID: 7617
English
Course Outline
- Pre-Operation Safety
- Load Handling Safety
- Traveling and Maneuvering Safely
- Tipovers
- Parking Procedures