Injury Illness Prevention Plan - Flipbook - Page 118
Health and Safety Program Manual
Teamwrkx
Construction, Inc.
Forklift Program
Powered Industrial Trucks
Issue Date: 10/16/23
Revision Date: 10/16/23
Reference: A-7
PROCEDURES
Training
Only trained and authorized persons are permitted to operate a forklift or other PIT. The Safety Officer or
designee will administer the forklift operator certification program and maintain training records.
Training shall occur prior to worker operation of any forklift, and at least every three years thereafter unless
observed performance by the operator dictates the need for more frequent retraining. Classroom and Practical
Training in addition to Operator Evaluation are required. Each trainee, who satisfactorily completes the
qualifications as outlined above, shall be issued a written document as evidence of being a Qualified Forklift
Operator.
Each manufacturer or un-similar model of PIT shall require individual Practical Training and Operator Evaluation
prior to receiving authorization to operate.
Inspection and Maintenance
Prior to placing a forklift truck into service, the truck operator shall inspect their vehicle and document this
inspection. All inspection records will follow the company document control program.
Any noted condition that affects the safe operation of the lift truck shall be reported to the operator's supervisor
for corrective action and shall keep the lift truck from being operated until the unsafe condition is corrected.
Forklifts that are defective, in need of repair or are unsafe shall be tagged "Danger Do Not Operate" and taken
out of service until restored to safe operating condition.
A maintenance log shall be maintained for each forklift to determine when required maintenance is due. Only
qualified personnel shall perform maintenance and repair. Maintenance records for each forklift shall be kept
on file by the assigned department manager.
General Safe Operating Rules
The following safe operating rules apply to workers who operate a forklift. Violations of safe operating rules can
and will result in retraining and/or disciplinary action.
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