Industrial Low Lift Trucks

INDUSTRIAL LOW LIFT TRUCKS

INTRODUCTION

This course is designed to familiarize all material handling personnel 
on the potential dangers of industrial low lift trucks, as well as to 
educate material handlers on the correct procedures for loading, 
maneuvering, and setting the load, correct parking and storage procedures,
and pre-shift inspections where required.

TYPES OF LOW LIFT TRUCKS

The four main types of low lift trucks are discussed (2 wheel hand trucks,
4 wheel carts, pump trucks, and powered pallet transporters) and their 
unique operating characteristics are covered in detail. In addition, each
participant is trained on the potential hazards for each type of truck, 
and methods of avoiding accidents, including personal protective equipment.

THE PRE-SHIFT INSPECTION

All powered industrial equipment, and some types of manual equipment are 
required to be inspected each day in accordance with the Occupational 
Health and Safety Act, and C.S.A. regulations. Each participant is 
trained on the proper procedures on how to conduct an inspection using 
a written checklist, proper reporting procedures if faults are found, 
and correct lockout/tagout procedures.

BATTERY HANDLING

Proper techniques for handling, maintaining, and charging industrial 
batteries are covered in depth so as to reduce the risk of injury and 
to increase both the shift life and overall life of the battery. Also 
included in this section are descriptions of the required personal 
protective equipment and relative battery charging station information.

EXTRACTS FROM THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT

All relevant information regarding the use of industrial low lift trucks 
is covered in depth. Topics include the shift in liability for trained 
operators, section 1.2, who may use material handling equipment, 
regulation 49; lifting, regulation 55; examinations of industrial 
equipment and trained operators, regulation 60; obstructed view, 
regulation 61 and 62; proper immobilization of equipment, and 
regulation 63; capacity ratings and usage. In addition, worker 
responsibilities are covered in depth.