Forklift General Safety
15 min! Run Time
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What you'll learn
Description
OSHA Standard: 1910.178 and industry best practices
This Forklift General Safety Course covers general safety topics and an overview of common hazards associated with forklifts in the workplace. Best practices are discussed regarding safe operations while turning, driving on slick surfaces, proper stopping distance requirements, and the use of backup alarm systems.
Additional topics covered include pedestrian awareness, parking, and the difference between attended vs. unattended operations.
System Requirements
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Forklift General Safety
Frequently Asked Questions
It covers safe operations while turning and driving on slick surfaces, two situations where forklifts are prone to instability.
Yes, proper stopping distance requirements are discussed as part of general forklift safety practices.
The course covers the use of backup alarm systems, an alert system meant to reduce the risk of struck-by incidents.
Yes, pedestrian awareness is included alongside parking and the difference between attended and unattended operation.
Yes, parking is covered as one of the additional topics, alongside pedestrian awareness and attended versus unattended operation.
OSHA Standard: 1910.178 and industry best practices
This module covers general safety topics and an overview of common hazards associated with forklifts in the workplace. Best practices are discussed regarding safe operations while turning, driving on slick surfaces, proper stopping distance requirements, and the use of backup alarm systems.
Additional topics covered include pedestrian awareness, parking, and the difference between attended vs. unattended operations.