Doosan Warehouse Forklifts San Diego

Lift truck Truck Training

Operators must undergo training on an industrial-powered lift truck, or forklift in order to be given forklift driver certification. The training course should be specific to the forklift type and attachments that you would be utilizing on the job. Training should also reflect the atmosphere in which you will be working. Forklift safety should be a top priority for both the trainer and the operator trainee.



General Qualifications

Anybody using a lift truck should undergo both training and certification before assuming operator duties. Basic qualifications for using a lift truck include an age minimum of 18 years and the physical capacity to safely operate and control the unit.



Pedestrian Safety

The safety of pedestrians should be a top concern of any lift truck operator. Pedestrians near the forklift are at risk of injury or death from getting hit by the machine or its additions. Pedestrians should always have the right of way, and lift truck operators must honk their horns when working near pedestrians or at intersections or crosswalks.



Weather Conditions

Many accidents involving forklifts happen at loading docks. These areas become hazardous if rain leaks in through open dock doors making the floor extremely slippery. Wet floor conditions can result in a danger and drivers must know possible hazards when working in loading dock areas.



Certification

Forklift certification courses consist of a combination of classroom instruction and practical training tailored to the particular requirements of the workplace. Training should be undertaken on the forklift type and attachments that will be utilized by the trainee in the workplace.



Mishaps

Every year roughly 100 individuals die in forklift accidents. There are 100,000 forklift injuries reported each year. Most of these accidents could be avoided with attention to safety and correct operator training.

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