Course Description
Motorized pallet trucks are more agile and easier to handle than a forklift and can be used to move loads. Almost all electric pallet jack accidents are preventable and the root cause for most motorized pallet truck accidents is human error. To address the hazards that are associated with motorized pallet trucks, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created the "Powered Industrial Truck Standard". Learn what the standard is and how to use these machines safely and effectively.
When loaded pallets need to be moved, we often think about using a forklift, however, if a forklift is not available or practical for an area then motorized pallet trucks, such as walkies and walkie riders, may be used. During the movement of products and materials using motorized pallet trucks, there are numerous opportunities for personal injury and property damage. It is important to understand the proper procedures and use caution while operating these machines. Preventing pallet truck injuries requires the attention and dedication of both the employee and the employer. While training and certification aren’t mandatory under OSHA regulations for manual pallet truck operators, it is mandatory for workers using any form of pallet jack that’s powered by an artificial source. Electric pallet jack safety is crucial. This course is your first step in gaining the required knowledge to safely operate a motorized pallet truck.
What You'll Learn
- Recognize the different types of motorized pallet trucks, including walkies and walkie riders
- Understand the hazards associated with operating motorized pallet trucks
- Apply the procedures you should follow for safe truck operation
- Move a load safely using a motorized pallet truck
- Operate motorized pallet trucks safely when working on loading docks and inclines
Key Takeaways
- Motorized pallet trucks are more agile and easier to handle than a forklift and can be used to move loads.
- The root cause for most motorized pallet truck accidents is human error, and almost all electric pallet jack accidents are preventable.
- OSHA created the Powered Industrial Truck Standard to address the hazards associated with motorized pallet trucks.
- Training and certification are mandatory for workers using any form of pallet jack powered by an artificial source, though not required for manual pallet truck operators under OSHA regulations.
- Preventing pallet truck injuries requires the attention and dedication of both the employee and the employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the types of motorized pallet trucks such as walkies and walkie riders, the hazards associated with their operation, and the procedures to follow for safe operation, including moving a load and working on loading docks and inclines.
Who needs training to operate a motorized pallet truck?
While training and certification aren't mandatory under OSHA regulations for manual pallet truck operators, they are mandatory for workers using any form of pallet jack that's powered by an artificial source.
What standard applies to motorized pallet trucks?
OSHA created the Powered Industrial Truck Standard to address the hazards associated with motorized pallet trucks; this course explains what the standard is and how to use these machines safely and effectively.
What lessons are included in this course?
The course includes Introduction, Walkies and Walkie Riders, Safe Truck Operation, Moving a Load, Working on Loading Docks and Inclines, and Conclusion.
Why is safe operation of motorized pallet trucks important?
During the movement of products and materials using motorized pallet trucks, there are numerous opportunities for personal injury and property damage, so it is important to understand proper procedures and use caution while operating these machines.
