Forklifts/Powered industrial trucks

Publications

• Forklift [SC-129]
• Forklift Training Guide [S-868] 
• Industrial Truck Operator Safety Guide [PDF] 

Trainings

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Videos

FORKLIFT CASE HISTORIES: SERIOUS BUSINESS | 2000, 16 minutes VEHICLE-01 | This training program presents re-enactments of four actual accidents which occurred on or around forklifts and walkies. Your life may depend on learning from the mistakes of these victims. Ideal for training and re-training. Included with video:
- Leader's guide

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FORKLIFT DRIVING SKILLS | 2007, 5 minutes (DVD) VEHICLE-14 | Video teaches the techniques and skills for driving on wet, rough and inclined surfaces. Technically accurate footage demonstrates proper procedures for picking up a load, driving with a load and setting a load.

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FORKLIFT LOAD CAPACITY | 2007, 5 minutes (DVD) VEHICLE-15 | Demonstrates important driving procedures for proper load balance and weight capacity. Drivers learn the importance of the three-point suspension system and the effect of the stability triangle.

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FORKLIFT PRE-OP INSPECTION | 2007, 5 minutes (DVD) VEHICLE-16 | Help prevent damage to equipment with this liveaction program. Pre-operation inspection checklist, proper maintenance and basic features of the forklift are covered.

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FORKLIFT SAFE DRIVING | 2007, 5 minutes (DVD) VEHICLE-17 | This program motivates veteran drivers and new recruits to use safe driving techniques. Stresses the importance of driving as a professional and always using safe driving skills to prevent costly accidents, injuries, and damage to equipment.

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FORKLIFT SAFETY | 1996, 12 minutes VEHICLE-20 (S) | This is a fairly concise video that explains the basics of forklift operation. The video discusses maintenance (including refueling/recharging), driving and turning, and loading and hauling. A good introduction for first time drivers or a refresher for experienced operators.

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FORKLIFT SAFETY: KELLER'S OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM | 2004, 26 minutes (VHS or DVD) VEHICLE-32 | This all-in-one program makes it easy to train your forklift operators and meet OSHA's "formal instruction" training requirements (29 CFR Section 1910.178 (I)). It covers safety topics that are critical to avoiding accidents and injuries, including general safety, preoperation, operation, load handling, fuel/battery maintenance, and specialized units. Included with video:
- Employee handbook and trainer's guide
- Training log
- Forklift operator's daily checklist and evaluation
Included with DVD:
 - Review, guidelines, commentary, hazard perception challenges, quiz.

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FORKLIFT SAFETY: KELLER'S OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM | 1999, 17 minutes (E) VEHICLE-30 | This video-based training program can help you comply with OSHA's operator training requirements. It also helps you reduce the chance of forklift-related accidents and their costs. The program explains proper steering and maneuvering of forklifts, and the role of center of gravity in maintaining balance. It also gives employees must know information on pre-operational inspections, guidelines for loading & unloading, proper procedures for picking up & traveling with a load. Included with video:
- Employee handbook
- Training log
- Forklift operator's daily checklist and evaluation

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FORKLIFT SAFETY: KELLER'S OPERATOR TRAINING PROGRAM | 1999, 17 minutes (S) VEHICLE-31 | This video-based training program can help you comply with OSHA's operator training requirements. It also helps you reduce the chance of forklift-related accidents and their costs. The program explains proper steering and maneuvering of forklifts, and the role of center of gravity in maintaining balance. It also gives employees must know information on pre-operational inspections, guidelines for loading & unloading, proper procedures for picking up & traveling with a load. Included with video:
- Employee handbook
- Training log
- Forklift operator's daily checklist and evaluation

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FORKLIFT SAFETY: Safety in 8 | 2002, 8 minutes VEHICLE-11 | Quick refresher or perfect for tailgate training. Included with video:
- Express Train flyer with quiz

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FORKLIFT WALK BEHINDS | 2007, 5 minutes (DVD) VEHICLE-18 | Live-action program looks at the fundamentals necessary for the safe operation of these handtrucks, including pre-operation inspection and understanding load capacity.

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FORKLIFTS AND PEDESTRIANS | 2007, 5 minutes (DVD) VEHICLE-19 | Excellent training for all employees who work in and around forklift areas. Live-action scenarios filmed in industry to show how serious forklift accidents can be prevented.

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LOAD AND LIFT | 2005, 20 minutes (DVD-E&S) AGRI-23 | A guide to Agricultural Lift Truck Safety. This video focuses on the use of standard forklifts, and rough terrain forklifts as they apply to agriculture. Included with video:
- Safety training manual (English only)

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LOAD AND LIFT | 2005, 20 minutes (E) AGRI-13 | A guide to Agricultural Lift Truck Safety. This video focuses on the use of standard forklifts, and rough terrain forklifts as they apply to agriculture. Included with video:
- Safety training manual (English only)

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LOAD AND LIFT | 2005, 20 minutes (S) AGRI-14 | A guide to Agricultural Lift Truck Safety. This video focuses on the use of standard forklifts, and rough terrain forklifts as they apply to agriculture. Included with video:
- Safety training manual (English only)

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LOADING DOCK SAFETY | 2007, 4 minutes (DVD) VEHICLE-25 | Teach your employees to follow safe work procedures when working on or around a loading dock and prevent injuries and property damage from occurring. Video covers: lift trucks and pedestrians, procedures for loading trucks and semi-trailers, using a pallet jack or hand truck.

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POWERED HIGH LIFT TRUCKS: ORDER PICKER SAFETY | 1999, 15 minutes VEHICLE-05 | If you have order-pickers in your warehouse, this video is for you. It discusses safety issues for those working with and around powered high-lift trucks. Included with video:
- Employee handbook with quiz

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WORKING AROUND FORKLIFTS: A Pro-Active Approach | 2004, 16 Minutes (DVD-E,S&P) VEHICLE-10 | Always behave as if an accident might happenâ#¦ this is the key to working safely around forklifts. This program helps motivate employees to take this lesson to heart and explains how and why special precautions are necessary. Program includes: Inherent hazards of forklifts, precautions when turning, mechanics, visibility and warning devices, parking. Included with video:
- Training points & bonus materials for refresher or training talks
- Customizable PowerPoint presentation
- Video-enriched training organized by learning objectives that facilitates discussion
- A printable leader's guide
- Resourceful web links to organizations such as OSHA, FEMA, NSC, and the CDC.

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