Motorized Pallet Truck Safety

Motorized pallet trucks can be a great help for moving pallets around, however they can also be dangerous. This online safety training course teaches safe operating procedures for using pallet trucks.

Because they are smaller than forklifts, motorized pallet trucks, such as walkies and walkie riders, are designed to move loads in small spaces. Although small, motorized pallet trucks are very heavy. Because of their weight, they can cause serious personal injury to the operator and bystanders and can damage property.

Viewers learn how to safely lift, move, and unload using a motorized pallet truck. Before lifting a load, operators must know the maximum carrying capacity of the truck. Also, loads ought to be inspected before moving to be sure they are securely packed, not too large for the truck, and balanced. While driving a pallet truck, operators should maintain a walking pace.

Learn how to avoid the hazards of operating motorized pallet trucks by completing this online safety training course.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Anyone who operates or works around motorized pallet trucks

• Introduction
• Walkies And Walkie Riders
• Safe Truck Operation
• Moving A Load
• Working On Loading Docks And Inclines
• Conclusion

• Move It Safely: Avoiding Injury While Handling Materials
• Forklift Operator Certification 3: Loading And Operation
• Forklift Operator Certification 4: Classification And Refueling