The consequences of not controlling forklifts and operators in the workplace. Are these classified as forklifts? What is a Powered Industrial Truck?

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1 Experimental Employee Motivational Technique LIFT TRUCK SAFETY FOR THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY Presented by David Hoover What is a Powered Industrial Truck? A mobile, power-driven vehicle used to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier material. Are these classified as forklifts? Scissor (mobile scaffolds) and boom lifts are NOT classified as forklifts, they have their own training and standards. Do you have a program, trainer and materials for them? How big is the forklift safety problem? Forklift accidents result in an average of 85 fatalities, 34,902 serious injuries and 61,800 non-serious injuries in the United States each year! To put it in perspective 85 lives 96,000+ injuries The consequences of not controlling forklifts and operators in the workplace

2 29 CFR (L) Safe operation The employer shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by successful completion of the training and evaluation specified in the OSHA standard. Trainees may operate a forklift only: Under the direct supervision of persons who have the knowledge, training and experience to train operators and evaluate their competence. When such operation does not endanger the trainee or other employees. 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 required training or has previously received all appropriate training. Questions: 1) Do you have a program in place that provides enough supervised practice for new operators and existing operators transitioning to new jobs like roll handling? 2) Is this practice operation directly supervised by qualified people who know the operation and truck? OSHA Trainer Requirements 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. 29CFR An example of a qualified trainer would be a person who, by possession of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by knowledge, training and experience, has demonstrated the ability to train and evaluate powered industrial truck operators. CPL A Questions About Your Trainers If you are using an in-house trainer are they: 1) Qualified in terms of OSHA knowledge & truck skills? 2) Are they using current materials & keeping the training effective/relevant year after year? 3) Are they helping supervisors monitor and enforce the rules? 4) Are they able to be impartial in evaluating co workers? If you are using a contractor to train your people are they: 1) Have they customized the program to your facility and lifts? 2) Conducting the hands on evaluations at your location? 3) Helping you identify & solve forklift safety problems? DEVELOP A TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PLAN All workplaces should take action when possible to separate pedestrians and forklifts. Forklift movements, braking distance, stability, load heights, floor conditions, etc. should be considered when setting up or modifying your workplace. Replace forklifts with other more pedestrian friendly equipment, such as conveyors when feasible. Try to eliminate or minimize pedestrian access to high use forklift areas. Separate forklifts and people. It is possible, but it is not cheap, fast or simple in all cases.

3 Forklift operator on cell phone kills co worker Do you have a policy on the use of cell phones & radios? Do you allow anything on your forklifts that might distract the operators?

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5 Are your operators looking, stopping and sounding the horn when required? Reality Checks Do your operators have any bad habits such as lifting while in motion? Do your operators recognize the Danger Zone distances around their units? Do they keep the zone free of people at all times? How cautious & careful are our operators? How Safe Are Your Forklifts?

6 Do Not Modify Your Forklifts Without Written Approval From The Manufacturer Are Your Operators Wearing Safety Equipment At All Times? Is the local safety manager consulted before any modifications are made, before equipment is rented and before units are purchased? This is critical to protect your people from danger and your company from liability. Training Forklift Operators Is Not Enough! Do You Have The Right Rules In Place? You must also have Proper supervision of operators. Effective discipline and positive reinforcements. Open communication with labor and management. The right equipment to do all jobs safely. Good maintenance of lift equipment. Support from every member of management. Current and correct policies and procedures. Have Any Of Your Rules Become Optional? Training is great, but enforcement is also critical!

7 And You Thought OSHA Was Tough! Personal Liability Of Supervisors and Managers We don t get paid until you win! Frivolous lawsuits are becoming common. One lawsuit can cost a company hundreds of times more than an average OSHA citation! A Closing Thought Improved Safety Through Vehicle Monitoring What if you could: 1) Control access to only trained operators whose training is up to date on a unit by unit or type specific basis (Clamp, fork, etc.) 2) Track impacts and damage and assign them to a specific operator, including exactly how big an impact. 3) Shut the lift down after an impact, after a timed delay and send an to the safety or department manager. 4) Eliminate i paper inspection i reports, force operators to complete required inspections each shift and report them electronically and wirelessly. What would a hidden camera investigation reveal about forklift safety & training in YOUR facility? NOW YOU CAN. Come visit us in our vendor suite and we ll show you how. If you have any additional questions or needs please come see me in our vendor suite or QUESTIONS? contact us At , info@forklifttrainingsystem.com or on the web at Thank You For Your Time And Attention!