Lift Truck Training / Tow Motor, Walkie Operator Evaluation

Lift Truck Training Trainee's Driving Evaluation Review

Lift Truck Training Trainee's Driving Evaluation Review

The lift truck training evaluation driver safety review. will involve the following: All lift truck drivers completing the "driver evaluation" must have successfully completed "concepts of safe & efficient driving" training. Each driver of an industrial lift truck will be tested in the safe and efficient use of your equipment. Whenever possible, this will be done during production. This will allow for an lift truck training evaluation under the conditions the drivers will be required to operate their industrial lift truck./ reach truck under. Upon successful completion of the driver operator training program, participants will be "Certified" as Industrial Lift Truck Drivers. Remember we also offer lift truck pedestrian safety training.

Tow Motor Content:

Each Lift Truck Driver Will Be Required To Completes A Pre-Shift Inspection.

Observed Picking Up A Load

Forks at correct height
Smooth stopping
Forks level before entering
Load is centered
Load is stable for lifting and transporting
Load all way to heel of forks

Proper tilt for type of load
Looks before backing up
Stops at all blind corners
Proceeds with load at safe height
Proceeds at safe speed
How to deal with obstructed view

Observed Stacking A Load

Approach with load down
Looks behind before backing out
Raising load
Smooth operation

Levels load before putting in place
Gently places
Insures all people are at a safe distance
Aware of rear end swing

Propane Handling Observation (If Applicable):

Review physical characteristics of an on site propane tank
Complete overview of tank condition ( O-ring, collar, dating, soap solution check, etc.)
Lift Truck Training will require all participants to change a propane tank on an industrial lift truck, or propane heater (site specific) in a competent manner.
review evaluation form with participant.

Parking:

Forks flat
Tilt forward
Parking brake on

Here's a list of the more common lift truck types being used. Arranged from the smallest type of lift truck to the largest:

Hand Pallet Truck
Walkie low lift truck (powered pallet truck, usually electrically powered)
Rider low lift truck
Towing Tractor
Walkie Stacker
Rider stacker
Reach truck (small forklift, designed for small aisles, usually electrically powered, so-named because the forks can extend to reach the load)
Electric counterbalanced truck
IC Counterbalanced Truck
Sideloader
Telescopic Handler
Walkie Order Picking Truck
Rider Order Picking truck (commonly called an "Order Picker"; like a small forklift, except the operator rides up to the load and transfers it article by article)
Articulated Very Narrow Aisle Counterbalanced trucks (commonly called "Flexi or Bendi Truck")
Guided Very Narrow Aisle truck - 'Man Down' (a type of reach truck designed for aisles less than five feet wide) and 'Man Riser' Combination pickcle Picker/ Stacker truck
Truck Mounted Forklift / Sod Loader

How Long Does Tow Motor Driver Evaluation Take?

The average time to complete a "driver training evaluation" is one hour, for experienced drivers. It is suggested that "new" drivers be instructed for a minimum of four hours prior to being evaluated.. Be sure to checkout our aerial lift truck / scissor lift training. Scissor lift is one of our top 5 most requested courses.

Where Do We Train For Reach Truck Certification?

Our head office is based in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada. We are proud to serve the surrounding areas of Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, Oshawa, Toronto, St. Catharines, Kitchener, London, Windsor, plus Buffalo (New York), Detroit (Michigan) and northern Pennsylvania. Our USA branch office is located in Hackettstown, New Jersey conveniently serving New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Whether it's an electric lift truck or propane powered we can offer training throughout the United States and Canada.

Inspection Of Lift Trucks:

If you require a lift truck safety inspection. Please review industrial equipment inspections below.

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Monday, October 31, 2011

Headquarters - Hamilton, Toronto Area (Ontario, Canada)
United States Branch Office – Hackettstown, New Jersey, USA