Forklift: Forklift Safety: Step Back for Safety

This video training course teaches viewers the basics of forklift safety. Employees learn how to inspect the forklift before getting in and the proper way to operate a forklift. This Video On Demand training explains forklift hazards, such as unbalanced loads and unstable terrain, as well as providing an explanation of OSHA’s safety standards.

Viewers learn forklift terms such as load center, weighted capacity, and stability triangle, what they mean, and where to find the specific information for a particular forklift. The video explains the several types of forklifts, including the differences in how they steer and operate, and the importance of knowing the load limits before trying to operate the vehicle.

Forklifts are a common vehicle used in most industries. Educated workers are able to work safely around a forklift and reduce the risks and costs of an accident. This online training video helps your workers become aware of hazards, utilize forklift terminology, and safely operate and work near the operation of forklifts.

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All workers who operate or work around forklifts

• Introduction
• You Need to Know
• Information Sources
• The Stability Triangle and Forklift Terminology
• Forklift Inspection
• Operating the Forklift
• It's Your Responsibility

• Move It Safely: Avoiding Injury While Handling Materials
• Forklift Operator Certification 1: Operator Training And Pre-Operational Inspection
• Forklift Operator Certification 2: Stability