Forklift - Load Handling
Learning objectives
- Identify the characteristics of a load and the associated load-handling challenges.
- Describe how to prepare a forklift and load for safe load handling.
- Explain how to handle a load, including how to deal with common environmental challenges.
Course overview
This is the third lesson in a five-part, forklift operator training curriculum. The lessons in the curriculum include Forklift Fundamentals, Stability and Capacity, Load Handling (this lesson), Safe Driving, and Inspection and Maintenance. This lesson will teach you about load-handling hazards and how to avoid them through proper load preparation and load-handling techniques.
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.
- 18 minutes
- Format: Online Interactive
- English
Course Outline
- Evaluating a Load
- Preparing the Forklift and Load
- Handling a Load
Regulations
- 29 CFR 1910 Subpart N n Materials Handling and Storage n 1910-178 Powered Industrial Trucks
- California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 7. General Industry Safety Orders, Group 4. General Mobile Equipment and Auxiliaries, Article 25. Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Haulage Vehicles, and Earthmoving Equipment, Sections 3650, 3664. Industrial Trucks, General. Operating Rules