Lift Truck Training
For handling materials, there are numerous types of industries that utilize powered industrial trucks. In the recycling business, internal combustion powered forklifts are normally utilized. Lift truck operation requires well trained operators. Training is a requirement in North America, and for good reason. A forklift could inflict serious property damage or personal injury if not safely used. A forklift that is loaded could weight three times as much as a car. Lift trucks are accountable for numerous industrial accidents, either as the primary or the secondary source of the accident. Reports of injuries or fatalities involving operators or pedestrians are all very commonplace.
Training Requirement
A training program for operators should be developed and implemented by employers. Additionally, the program should be based on four factors: the general principles of safe truck operation, the types of vehicles being used within the workplace, the specific hazards of the workplace and the general safety requirements, based on OSHA. Training includes both practical and formal parts. At the completion of the training, operators should pass an assessment showing they have the ability to properly operate a truck. OSHA also requires that operators of powered industrial trucks must be trained in certain specified topics which is relevant to safe lift truck operation.