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Forum: Safety, training & legislation
Discussion:  Forklift Training
Number of messages: 8
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joseph_h
Michigan, United States 		The training areas specified by Nick Welch in his Safety First article in Forkliftaction.com newsletter #552 are required in the Untied States along with many additional training requirements. Unfortunately, most U,S, employers do not train to the required OSHA level nor does OSHA adequately enforce the training regulations.  

U.S. OSHA Forklift Training Requirements,1910.178(l), Operator training:

1910.178(l)(1), Safe Operation

1910.178(l)(1)(i), The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in this paragraph (l).

1910.178(l)(1)(ii), Prior to permitting an employee to operate a powered industrial truck (except for training purposes), the employer shall ensure that each operator has successfully completed the training required by this paragraph (l), except as permitted by paragraph (l)(5).

1910.178(l)(2), Training program implementation.

1910.178(l)(2)(i), Trainees may operate a powered industrial truck only:

1910.178(l)(2)(i)(A), Under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence; and

1910.178(l)(2)(i)(B), Where such operation does not endanger the trainee or other employees.

1910.178(l)(2)(ii), Training shall consist of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace.

1910.178(l)(2)(iii), All operator training and evaluation shall be conducted by persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train powered industrial truck operators and evaluate their competence.

1910.178(l)(3), Training program content. Powered industrial truck operators shall receive initial training in the following topics, except in topics which the employer can demonstrate are not applicable to safe operation of the truck in the employer's workplace.

1910.178(l)(3)(i),Truck-related topics:  

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(A), Operating instructions, warnings, and precautions for the types of truck the operator will be authorized to operate;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(B), Differences between the truck and the automobile;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(C), Truck controls and instrumentation: where they are located, what they do, and how they work;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(D), Engine or motor operation;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(E), Steering and maneuvering;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(F), Visibility (including restrictions due to loading);

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(G), Fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(H), Vehicle capacity;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(I), Vehicle stability;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(J), Any vehicle inspection and maintenance that the operator will be required to perform;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(K), Refueling and/or charging and recharging of batteries;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(L), Operating limitations;

1910.178(l)(3)(i)(M), Any other operating instructions, warnings, or precautions listed in the operator's manual for the types of vehicle that the employee is being trained to operate.

1910.178(l)(3)(ii), Workplace Related Topics:

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(A), Surface conditions where the vehicle will be operated;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(B), Composition of loads to be carried and load stability;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(C), Load manipulation, stacking, and unstacking;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(D), Pedestrian traffic in areas where the vehicle will be operated;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(E), Narrow aisles and other restricted places where the vehicle will be operated;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(F), Hazardous (classified) locations where the vehicle will be operated;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(G), Ramps and other sloped surfaces that could affect the vehicle's stability;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(H). Closed environments and other areas where insufficient ventilation or poor vehicle maintenance could cause a buildup of carbon monoxide or diesel exhaust;

1910.178(l)(3)(ii)(I), Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation.

1910.178(l)(3)(iii), The requirements of this section. (OSHA 1910.178, Powered Industrial Trucks).

1910.178(l)(4), Refresher training and evaluation

1910.178(l)(4)(i), Refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, shall be conducted as required by paragraph (l)(4)(ii) to ensure that the operator has the knowledge and skills needed to operate the powered industrial truck safely.

1910.178(l)(4)(ii), Refresher training in relevant topics shall be provided to the operator when:

1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(A), The operator has been observed to operate the vehicle in an unsafe manner;

1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(B), The operator has been involved in an accident or near-miss incident;

1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(C), The operator has received an evaluation that reveals that the operator is not operating the truck safely;

1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(D), The operator is assigned to drive a different type of truck; or

1910.178(l)(4)(ii)(E),  A condition in the workplace changes in a manner that could affect safe operation of the truck.

1910.178(l)(4)(iii), An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.

1910.178(l)(5), Avoidance of duplicative training. If an operator has previously received training in a topic specified in paragraph (l)(3) of this section, and such training is appropriate to the truck and working conditions encountered, additional training in that topic is not required if the operator has been evaluated and found competent to operate the truck safely.

1910.178(l)(6), Certification. The employer shall certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). The certification shall include the name of the operator, the date of the training, the date of the evaluation, and the identity of the person(s) performing the training or evaluation.
Posted 16 Feb 2012 06:07 PM Reply  Report this message
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dan_m
Ontario, Canada 		All this legalize and no follow-up by the powers who make up this legalize.  Especially when it comes to in-house trainers, and their training.  Nice to have all these paragraphs and sub-paragraphs, looks great on paper, but are they being enforced, and my guess is NO!

Posted 7 Mar 2012 07:27 AM Reply  Report this message
KArnsey
Ontario, Canada 		Unfortunately it's almost impossible to ensure that the operators follow the training that they have been given after they are deemed competent.
I made an appointment with a lawyer to ask him my legal obligations pertaining to operators after they've been trained and he said that it was ZERO. He compared it to an auto license and said that if I chose to drive drunk, they can't go after the driving school or the person that issued the license.
All that we can do as trainers is ensure that the body of the training covers all of the material listed above and ensure that the operators exhibit the required skill before we send them on their way.
One more thing, you are legally responsible for any damages or injuries that happen while you are directing an operator during a practical test so make sure that they understand what is asked of them before allowing them to proceed!

Posted 10 Mar 2012 00:01 AM Reply  Report this message
bbforks
Pennsylvania, United States 		You are correct KArnsey- it is unfortunate, when the cats are away the mice will play.  I've seen all kinds of absolutely the stupidist stuff people will do when the boss is not around.  And- as you said- they're all certified forklift operators with licenses. I get involved because when someone gets hurt or something gets damaged- it's always the forklift's fault.  I then get the wonderful task of dealing with the OSHA investigator to defend my repairs & deem the forkllift safe for use.

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Posted 10 Mar 2012 02:25 AM Reply  Report this message
dan_m
Ontario, Canada 		Has anyone here ever failed a student, whether because they didn't meet your standards in the written and/or practical portion?

I know I have.  Not often but if they cannot pass the tests for legitimate reasons, or they cannot operate the lift trucks worth a damn, then I do not pass them.

I belive that just because they sign in and hand you a cheque does NOT qualify them to be deemed competent.

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Posted 19 Mar 2012 12:17 AM Reply  Report this message
Normandy
Co. Cork, Ireland 		Yes

All of the time.

I would say somewhere between 5 and 10 % fail and never achieve our standards. Probably another similar amount fail and get it on the second attempt.

If in doubt I would suggest every instructor/Examiner should ask themselves if " they would be happy with their Son or Daughter working in the vicinity of this Forklift Operator " If the answer is NO then the result should be obvious.

Life is too precious to be careless or easy with these decisions.
Posted 20 Mar 2012 06:49 PM Reply  Report this message
AceT
Hampshire, United Kingdom

 		Yes I fail around 6%.

This is normally becuase of the safery aspect to there test.

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Posted 12 Aug 2012 02:22 AM Reply  Report this message
A1Forklift
California, United States

 		Our failure rate is slightly lower. I think this may be due to the competence of our staff who screens our potential students. Keeping our class size low also allows us to spend more time with those who need more attention.

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Posted 26 Aug 2012 09:36 AM Reply  Report this message


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