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Powered Industrial Trucks, Parts 1-7 (IACET CEU=0.1)
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Duration: 1 Hours and 23 Minutes
Language: English
Level: Certificate
Introduction to Powered Industrial Trucks, Parts 1-7 (IACET CEU=0.1) Training
Operating powered industrial trucks involves significant risks, with OSHA reporting around 100 fatalities and 95,000 injuries each year related to their use. Our online Powered Industrial Trucks Training program is designed to address these serious safety concerns by emphasizing the critical aspects of safe truck operation. This comprehensive course provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to ensure both workplace safety and certification.
Upon completion of this course, participants will not only fulfill OSHA requirements but will also enhance their operational safety skills. This improved competence plays a crucial role in reducing accident risks and fostering a safer work environment. Whether you are a new operator or looking to refresh your skills, this training provides the foundational expertise needed for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks.
Outline
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 1: Classes and Types
Introduction
- Welcome
- Important
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
What Is a Powered Industrial Truck?
- What Is a Powered Industrial Truck?
- Names for Trucks
- Operation and Power
- Learning Activity: Lift Components
Classes of Powered Industrial Trucks
- Seven Classes
- Class 1: Electric Motor Rider Trucks
- Class 2: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
- Class 3: Electric Motor Hand Trucks or Hand/Rider Trucks
- Knowledge Check: Classes 1-3
- Class 4: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid/Cushion Tires)
- Class 5: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic Tires)
- Class 6: Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tractors
- Class 7: Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
- Knowledge Check: Classes 4-7
Types of Fuel
- Power Types
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Learning Activity: Power Types
- Knowledge Check: Type of Power
- Fuel-Powered Engines
Data Plates
- What Is a Data Plate?
- Identification
- Size
- Capacity and Additional Information
- Knowledge Check: Data Plates
- Feedback: Data Plates
Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 2: Pre-Operation Inspection
Introduction
- Welcome
- Inspection Overview
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
Operator Training and Readiness
- Hands-On Training
- What Is Included in Hands-On Training?
- Proficiency Assessment
- Rest and Alertness
- Knowledge Check: Operator Readiness
Pre-Operation Inspection
- Pre-Operation (Visual) Inspection
- General Exterior
- Engine Compartment
- Knowledge Check: Debris
- Feedback: Debris
- Knowledge Check: Hose
- Feedback: Hose
- Knowledge Check: Battery
- Feedback: Battery
- Wheels, Rims and Tires
- Forks, Uprights and Attachments
- Knowledge Check: Forks, Lifts and Attachments
- Operator Controls
Conclusion
- Reminders
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 3: Operational Inspection and Maintenance
- Introduction
- Welcome
- Inspection Overview
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- Operational Inspection
- Test in a Safe Area
- Entering the Truck
- Knowledge Check: Entering and Exiting the Truck
- Gauges
- Fuel and Power
- Warning Devices
- Knowledge Check: Alarms
- Feedback: Alarms
- Brake Systems
- Knowledge Check: Brake Systems
- Emergency Stop Mechanisms
- Steering and Controls
- Operation Inspection Failure
- Maintenance and Follow-Up
- Deciding If a Truck Needs Repairs
- Transporting Trucks for Repairs
- Knowledge Check: Who Performs Repairs?
- Feedback: Who Performs Repairs?
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 4: Fueling and Charging
- Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
- General Safety
- Power Types
- Designated Areas
- Fire Safety in Designated Areas
- Knowledge Check: General Safety
- Liquid Fueling
- Safety Hazards
- Storage and Spills
- Health Hazards
- Refueling
- Knowledge Check: Fueling
- Gas Cylinder Fueling
- Safety Hazards
- General Guidelines
- Knowledge Check: Propane Fueling
- Charging Batteries
- Safety Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Removing and Replacing Batteries
- Equipment for Lifting Batteries
- Charging Batteries
- Battery Acid Exposure
- Knowledge Check: Charging Batteries
- Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 5: Preventing Incidents
Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
Loading and Capacity
- General Stability Principles
- Capacity
- Know Your Truck
- Load Placement
- Learning Activity: Load Height, Speed and Stability
Obstructions
- Obstructions
- Look in the Direction You Are Moving
- Knowledge Check: What Do You Think?
- Feedback: What Do You Think?
Speed and Braking
- General Stability Principles
- Speed and Braking
- Stopping Distance
- Knowledge Check: Speed and Braking
Turning
- General Stability Principles
- Turning
- Best Practices for Turning
- Knowledge Check: Turning
Parking
- Where to Park
- How to Park
- After You Park
- Knowledge Check: Parking
Tip-Over Emergencies
- Reminder
- Counterbalanced Trucks with Seated Operators
- Without Overhead Protective Structures
- Knowledge Check: Tip-Over Emergencies
Conclusion
- Review of General Stability Principles
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 6: Picking Up and Placing Loads
Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
Picking Up Loads
- Picking Up a Load
- Loading
- For Trucks that Lift
- Knowledge Check: Picking Up Loads
Traveling and Operating
- Staying Safe During Operations
- Passengers
- Traveling
- General Safety
- Knowledge Check: Traveling and Operating
Placing Loads
- Placing Loads
- Avoid Blocking Equipment and Access
- Placing a Lifted Load
- Knowledge Check: Placing Loads
Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 7: Loading Dock Operations
Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
Surfaces, Light and Edges
- Outdoor Surfaces
- Indoor Surfaces
- Light
- Loading Docks and Ramps
- Knowledge Check: Surfaces, Light and Edges
Trailers, Railcars and Elevators
- Verify Capacity and Size
- Brakes and Chocking Wheels
- Knowledge Check: Trailers and Railcars
- Opening Doors
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Loading Dock Areas
- Entering and Exiting Trailers, Railcars and Elevators
- Elevators
- Knowledge Check: Trailers, Railcars and Elevators
Conclusion
- Summary
Objectives
Features
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Exam Info
FAQ
What is covered in the Powered Industrial Trucks training?
The course covers safety regulations, operational procedures, pre-operation inspections, and load handling techniques to ensure safe and efficient use of powered industrial trucks. It also includes real-world scenarios to enhance practical understanding.
How long does the Powered Industrial Trucks training take?
The course is designed to be completed in a few hours, depending on the participant's pace. It is a short, comprehensive training program, allowing for flexibility in scheduling.
Can this training be completed online?
Yes, our Powered Industrial Trucks training is available online, allowing you to complete it at your convenience. The online format provides flexibility to fit the training into your schedule.
Is there an exam at the end of the course?
Yes, there is a final test, and you need to score 70% or above to earn your certification. The exam ensures you have grasped all key safety and operational concepts.
Who should enroll in this training program?
Forklift operators, warehouse workers, material handling professionals, and supervisors overseeing powered industrial truck operations should enroll in this course. It is designed for anyone involved in or managing truck operations.
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