Powered Industrial Truck Program/Forklift Program - Revision history

Kevin.Williams at 20:11, 19 July 2014

2014-07-19T20:11:03Z

Cliff at 01:57, 1 April 2014

2014-04-01T01:57:05Z

Rfs at 23:33, 28 March 2014

2014-03-28T23:33:29Z

Rfs at 19:10, 28 March 2014

2014-03-28T19:10:33Z

Jbeckett at 21:00, 15 July 2011

2011-07-15T21:00:00Z

Liane: format

2009-01-06T22:35:05Z

format

Liane: /* To charge the battery */ changed H2O type

2008-12-17T20:17:59Z

To charge the battery: changed H2O type

Rfs: /* To charge the battery */

2008-12-13T16:23:34Z

To charge the battery

Rfs: /* To charge the battery */

2008-12-13T16:22:55Z

To charge the battery

Darryl: /* To charge the battery */

2008-12-13T14:44:16Z

To charge the battery

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 =='''Purpose'''==
 This program defines the safety requirements and responsibilities for operating forklifts. Safe use of industrial trucks prevent injuries, property damage, and excessive maintenance.

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	=='''Purpose'''==		=='''Purpose'''==
	This program defines the safety requirements and responsibilities for operating forklifts. Safe use of industrial trucks prevent injuries, property damage, and excessive maintenance.		This program defines the safety requirements and responsibilities for operating forklifts. Safe use of industrial trucks prevent injuries, property damage, and excessive maintenance.

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	This program defines the safety requirements and responsibilities for operating forklifts. Safe use of industrial trucks prevent injuries, property damage, and excessive maintenance.		This program defines the safety requirements and responsibilities for operating forklifts. Safe use of industrial trucks prevent injuries, property damage, and excessive maintenance.

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	=='''Purpose'''==		=='''Purpose'''==
	This program defines the safety requirements and responsibilities for operating forklifts. Safe use of industrial trucks prevent injuries, property damage, and excessive maintenance.		This program defines the safety requirements and responsibilities for operating forklifts. Safe use of industrial trucks prevent injuries, property damage, and excessive maintenance.

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 =='''Training'''==
-Train employees expected to operate the forklift on the safe operation of  powered industrial trucks.
+Train employees expected to operate the forklift on the safe operation of powered industrial trucks.
 Follow the established training program to train and certify new operators, as well as refresher trainings as needed. Use the Operators Manual provided by the vendor of the forklift.
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 Check the upright and lift chains for any obvious wear, and maintenance problems
 Check wheels for  safe mounting and wheel condition
-Check water level in  battery cells,  refill as necessary ( use provided safety gear)
+Check water level in  battery cells, refill as necessary (use provided safety gear)
 *[[Daily Checklist]]

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 ===''Truck related topics shall include:''===
-Operating instructions, warnings and precautions for the type of truck used
+* Operating instructions
-Differences between the truck and an automobile
+* warnings and precautions for the type of truck used
-Truck controls and instrumentation, where located and how they work
+* Differences between the truck and an automobile
-Engine operation
+* Truck controls and instrumentation, where located and how they work
-Steering and maneuvering
+* Steering and maneuvering
-Visibility including restrictions when loaded
+* Visibility including restrictions when loaded
-Fork and attachment adaptation
+* Fork and attachment adaptation
-Truck capacity and vehicle stability, including limitations and other instructions peculiar to the vehicle
+* Truck capacity and vehicle stability, including limitations and other instructions peculiar to the vehicle
-Vehicle inspections and maintenance the operator must perform
+* Vehicle inspections and maintenance the operator must perform
-Charging or recharging batteries
+* Charging or recharging batteries
-Surface conditions where vehicle will be operated
+* Surface conditions where vehicle will be operated
-Composition and stability of loads to be moved, including load manipulation, stacking and unstacking
+* Composition and stability of loads to be moved, including load manipulation, stacking and unstacking
-Pedestrian traffic in the vehicle operating area
+* Pedestrian traffic in the vehicle operating area
-Ramps, sloped areas, narrow passages and other restricted areas
+* Ramps, sloped areas, narrow passages and other restricted areas
-Other unique or hazardous areas of operation
+* Other unique or hazardous areas of operation
 In addition the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.178 must be covered in the training. http://www.rollformedshapes.com/osha.htm

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 ;Water
-:Check the water level in each cell '''AFTER''' charging, & after the water has cooled a bit - like the morning after the charge. Adding tap water - with all its minerals & junk - will ''shorten'' battery life.
+:Check the water level in each cell '''AFTER''' charging, & after the water has cooled a bit - like the morning after the charge. Add tap water if needed.
 ===Preventative Maintenance(PM)===

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-* '''Equalizing'''
+;Equalizing
-Every 5th charge "EQUALIZE"  with the normal charge by pushing the equalize button on the charger. If you're not sure how many charges since last "equalize" check calendar above charger.
+:Every 5th charge "EQUALIZE"  with the normal charge by pushing the equalize button on the charger. If you're not sure how many charges since last "equalize" check calendar above charger.
-*'''Water'''
+;Water
-Check the water level in each cell '''AFTER''' charging, & after the
+:Check the water level in each cell '''AFTER''' charging, & after the water has cooled a bit - like the morning after the charge. Adding tap water - with all its minerals & junk - will ''shorten'' battery life.
 ===Preventative Maintenance(PM)===

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 ===To charge the battery===
-. shut down the forklift completely
+# shut down the forklift completely
-. tilt the steering wheel up
+# tilt the steering wheel up
-. open up and fold back the seat lid over the battery
+# open up and fold back the seat lid over the battery
-. unplug the huge cable from the forklift and plug it into the charger
+# unplug the huge cable from the forklift and plug it into the charger
-. wait 5 seconds, you'll hear a hum when charger is working
+# wait 5 seconds, you'll hear a hum when charger is working
-. the charger will shut down by it self, reconnect big cable to battery, and fold down the seat. Please make sure the cable doesn't get pinched on the left side of the seat and is fully inserted.
+# the charger will shut down by it self, reconnect big cable to battery, and fold down the seat. Please make sure the cable doesn't get pinched on the left side of the seat and is fully inserted.
 Note: charging the battery produces hydrogen gas bubbles coming out of the battery. DO NOT smoke near the battery when the seat lid is up, especially not while charging is going on.