Lift Truck Training
A lot of industries use powered industrial trucks for material handling. In the recycling business, internal combustion powered forklifts are commonly utilized. Lift truck operation requires operators who are well trained. In North America, training is a requirement, and for good reason. A forklift could inflict serious property damage or personal injury if not used safely. A loaded forklift can weight three times as much as a car. Lift trucks are responsible for a large percentage of industrial accidents, either as the primary or the secondary source of the accident. Reports of injuries or fatalities involving both operators or pedestrians are all too commonplace.
Training Requirement
A training program for operators must be developed and implemented by employers. What's more, the program should be based on four factors: the kinds of vehicles being utilized within the workplace, the general principles of safe truck operation, the specific hazards of the workplace and the general safety requirements, according to OSHA. Training includes both practical and formal components. At the training's completion, operators need to pass an assessment showing they have the ability to operate the truck properly. OSHA also requires that powered industrial truck operators should be trained in certain specific topics which is applicable to safe lift truck operation.