Powered Industrial Trucks, Parts 1-7
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Learning Objectives
- Identify the different classes and types of powered industrial trucks and their appropriate applications.
- Describe the fuel types used in powered industrial trucks and the associated safety precautions.
- Demonstrate safe fueling, charging, and maintenance practices to prevent incidents and equipment failure.
- Apply proper techniques for loading, traveling, turning, and parking to maintain stability and prevent accidents.
Course Outline
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 1: Classes and Types
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Important
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. What Is a Powered Industrial Truck?
- What Is a Powered Industrial Truck?
- Names for Trucks
- Operation and Power
- Learning Activity: Lift Components
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3. Classes of Powered Industrial Trucks
- Seven Classes
- Class 1: Electric Motor Rider Trucks
- Class 2: Electric Motor Narrow Aisle Trucks
- Class 3: Electric Motor Hand Trucks or Hand/Rider Trucks
- Knowledge Check: Classes 1-3
- Class 4: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Solid/Cushion Tires)
- Class 5: Internal Combustion Engine Trucks (Pneumatic Tires)
- Class 6: Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Tractors
- Class 7: Rough Terrain Forklift Trucks
- Knowledge Check: Classes 4-7
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4. Types of Fuel
- Power Types
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Learning Activity: Power Types
- Knowledge Check: Type of Power
- Fuel-Powered Engines
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5. Data Plates
- What Is a Data Plate?
- Identification
- Size
- Capacity and Additional Information
- Knowledge Check: Data Plates
- Feedback: Data Plates
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6. Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 2: Pre-Operation Inspection
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Inspection Overview
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Operator Training and Readiness
- Hands-On Training
- What Is Included in Hands-On Training?
- Proficiency Assessment
- Rest and Alertness
- Knowledge Check: Operator Readiness
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3. Pre-Operation Inspection
- Pre-Operation (Visual) Inspection
- General Exterior
- Engine Compartment
- Knowledge Check: Debris
- Feedback: Debris
- Knowledge Check: Hose
- Feedback: Hose
- Knowledge Check: Battery
- Feedback: Battery
- Wheels, Rims and Tires
- Forks, Uprights and Attachments
- Knowledge Check: Forks, Lifts and Attachments
- Operator Controls
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4. Conclusion
- Reminders
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 3: Operational Inspection and Maintenance
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Inspection Overview
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Operational Inspection
- Test in a Safe Area
- Entering the Truck
- Knowledge Check: Entering and Exiting the Truck
- Gauges
- Fuel and Power
- Warning Devices
- Knowledge Check: Alarms
- Feedback: Alarms
- Brake Systems
- Knowledge Check: Brake Systems
- Emergency Stop Mechanisms
- Steering and Controls
- Operation Inspection Failure
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3. Maintenance and Follow-Up
- Deciding If a Truck Needs Repairs
- Transporting Trucks for Repairs
- Knowledge Check: Who Performs Repairs?
- Feedback: Who Performs Repairs?
- Scheduled Maintenance
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4. Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 4: Fueling and Charging
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. General Safety
- Power Types
- Designated Areas
- Fire Safety in Designated Areas
- Knowledge Check: General Safety
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3. Liquid Fueling
- Safety Hazards
- Storage and Spills
- Health Hazards
- Refueling
- Knowledge Check: Fueling
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4. Gas Cylinder Fueling
- Safety Hazards
- General Guidelines
- Knowledge Check: Propane Fueling
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5. Charging Batteries
- Safety Hazards
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Removing and Replacing Batteries
- Equipment for Lifting Batteries
- Charging Batteries
- Battery Acid Exposure
- Knowledge Check: Charging Batteries
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6. Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 5: Preventing Incidents
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Loading and Capacity
- General Stability Principles
- Capacity
- Know Your Truck
- Load Placement
- Learning Activity: Load Height, Speed and Stability
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3. Obstructions
- Obstructions
- Look in the Direction You Are Moving
- Knowledge Check: What Do You Think?
- Feedback: What Do You Think?
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4. Speed and Braking
- General Stability Principles
- Speed and Braking
- Stopping Distance
- Knowledge Check: Speed and Braking
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5. Turning
- General Stability Principles
- Turning
- Best Practices for Turning
- Knowledge Check: Turning
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6. Parking
- Where to Park
- How to Park
- After You Park
- Knowledge Check: Parking
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7. Tip-Over Emergencies
- Reminder
- Counterbalanced Trucks with Seated Operators
- Without Overhead Protective Structures
- Knowledge Check: Tip-Over Emergencies
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8. Conclusion
- Review of General Stability Principles
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 6: Picking Up and Placing Loads
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Picking Up Loads
- Picking Up a Load
- Loading
- For Trucks that Lift
- Knowledge Check: Picking Up Loads
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3. Traveling and Operating
- Staying Safe During Operations
- Passengers
- Traveling
- General Safety
- Knowledge Check: Traveling and Operating
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4. Placing Loads
- Placing Loads
- Avoid Blocking Equipment and Access
- Placing a Lifted Load
- Knowledge Check: Placing Loads
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5. Conclusion
- Summary
Powered Industrial Trucks Part 7: Loading Dock Operations
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1. Introduction
- Welcome
- Introduction
- Learning Objectives
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2. Surfaces, Light and Edges
- Outdoor Surfaces
- Indoor Surfaces
- Light
- Loading Docks and Ramps
- Knowledge Check: Surfaces, Light and Edges
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3. Trailers, Railcars and Elevators
- Verify Capacity and Size
- Brakes and Chocking Wheels
- Knowledge Check: Trailers and Railcars
- Opening Doors
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Loading Dock Areas
- Entering and Exiting Trailers, Railcars and Elevators
- Elevators
- Knowledge Check: Trailers, Railcars and Elevators
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4. Conclusion
- Summary
Training Process
There are no prerequisites for this course. Trainees only need access to a computer and a stable internet connection to complete the training successfully.
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