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Pallet Truck Safety

This Pallet Truck Safety training course provides workers with the critical knowledge to operate both manual and motorized pallet trucks safely. It covers the basics of inspections, load capacity, and preparing equipment for use, as well as general safe operating practices to prevent accidents. Trainees will also learn how to handle common workplace challenges such as navigating ramps, docks, and slopes while maintaining stability and control. Designed for all experience levels, this 13 minute online Pallet Jack training course promotes safer operations and helps reduce the risk of workplace injuries. Trainees receive an instant certificate upon completion.

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Learning Objectives

Our participants will be able to recognize the different types of pallet trucks (manual and powered) and their special considerations.
Learn the best and safest techniques to handle pallet trucks at slopes, docks, or ramps.
Know the limits of pallet truck capacities and how to avoid overloading.
Learn how to identify key safety features and operational controls of pallet trucks.

Get command of general safe operations such as how to keep body position while operating pallet trucks.
Learn basic maintenance procedures to keep the pallet truck in good working condition.
Understand when and how to report faulty or damaged equipment.

Course Outline

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Introduction
3. Learning Objectives
2. Equipment Types
1. Manual Pallet Trucks
2. Motorized Pallet Trucks
3. Hazards
4. Learning Activity: Types of Pallet Trucks
5. Feedback: Types of Pallet Trucks
3. Preparing for Operators
1. Operator
2. Visual Inspection
3. Fuel/Charge
4. Operational Inspection
5. Capacity
6. Operating Environment
7. Learning Activity: What's Wrong?

4. General Safe Operation
1. General Practices
2. Traveling
3. Visibility and Pedestrians
4. Body Position
5. Speed and Stability
6. Parking and Storage
7. Knowledge Check: General Safe Operation
5. Docks, Ramps and Slopes
1. Docks, Ramps and Sloped Surfaces
2. What to Do If Pallet Trucks Tip or Fall
3. Knowledge Check: Docks, Ramps and Slopes
6. Conclusion
1. Summary