Demonstrations, Practice Exercises Testing

Forklift Training:

Demonstrations, Practice Exercises Testing

Demonstration and Practice Session #1

Prerequisites

1. Trainees must complete the truck-related and workplace-related classroom

topics before beginning this section.

2. Arrange for appropriate forklifts to be available in a safe, designated area

that is located away from production or warehouse operations.

The Trainer Now Demonstrates the Following:

1. Show employees the various lift trucks used in the department or plant.

Identify which are gasoline, LP or electrically powered.

1. With each type of truck, show the location and function of all gauges, levers,

pedals, switches and safety features.

1. Demonstrate starting the lift truck(s).
2. Demonstrate lifting the forks.
3. Demonstrate tilting the forks.
4. Demonstrate adjusting the width of the forks.

The Trainees Now Practice and Must Be Able To Do:

1. Identify and name the different types of lift trucks used in the department.
2. Identify and explain the function of all gauges, levers, pedals, switches and

safety features.

1. Have trainees practice starting the lift trucks(s).
2. Have trainees practice lifting the forks.
3. Have trainees practice tilting the forks.
4. Have trainees practice adjusting the width of the forks.

Summary of Session #1

1. Summarize the session and emphasize the importance of safety.
2. Answer any questions the trainees may have.

Demonstration and Practice Session # 2

Prerequisites

1. Arrange for the forklift to be available in a safe, designated area that is

located away from storeroom operations or distractive vehicle traffic.

1. Arrange for a practice driving area that will allow for the following maneuvers.

You can use pallets to create the following practice courses for your trainees

1. Driving straight forward and backward.
2. Driving in a circle – both forward and backward.
3. Driving in a cross-shaped pattern – both forward and backward.
4. Driving in tight spaces – both forward and backward.

The Trainer Now Demonstrates the Following:

1. Show trainees rear wheel steering.

2. Demonstrate driving a forklift in a straight line, in both a forward and

backward direction.

1. Demonstrate driving a forklift in a circle, in both a forward and backward

direction.

1. Demonstrate driving a forklift in a cross-shaped pattern, in both a forward and backward direction.

5. Review with the trainees the situation of attempting to lift a load greater than

the rated capacity of the truck. Emphasize how rear wheel steering will be lifted off the floor making steering impossible. Emphasize that the front wheels are the fulcrum point for carrying the loads.

The Trainees Now Practice and Must Be Able To Do:

1. Drive a lift truck in a straight line, in both a forward and backward direction.
2. Drive a forklift in a circle, in both a forward and backward direction.
3. Drive a lift truck in a cross, making clean turns, in both a forward and backward direction.
4. Drive a forklift in tight spaces, making smooth turns, in both a forward and backward direction.

Summary of Session #2

1. Summarize the session and emphasize the importance of safety, especially

that of each individual operator/trainee.

1. Answer any questions the trainees have.
2. Allow adequate time for trainees to practice in the driving area.

Demonstration and Practice Session # 3

Prerequisites

1. Arrange for appropriate forklifts to be available in a safe, designated area

that is located away from production or warehouse operations.

1. Arrange for actual loads to be present in the practice area.
2. The practice driving areas should be set up to allow for the following maneuvers:

1. Driving up and down inclines with and without a load.
2. Moving and stacking loads – simulated loading dock.
3. Moving and stacking loads – simulated production conditions.

The Trainer Now Demonstrates the Following:

1. Demonstrate driving up and down an incline without a load.
2. Demonstrate picking up a load.
3. Demonstrate driving up and down an incline with a load.
4. Demonstrate picking up a load from a stack of ware (2 or 3 high) and moving each to a new area. Use a simulated dock or warehouse area.
5. Demonstrate picking up a load off a conveyor and placing on a train.
6. Demonstrate approved parking and shutting down a lift truck.

The Trainees Now Practice and Must Be Able To Do:

1. Drive up and down an incline without a load.
2. Pick up a load.
3. Driving up and down an incline with a load.
4. Pick up a load from a stack of boxes or ware and move to a new area in a simulated loading dock or warehouse set up.
5. Pick up a load from a conveyor and place it on a train.
6. Park and shut down a forklift in the approved manner.

Summary of Session #3

1. Summarize the session and emphasize the importance of safety, especially

that of each individual operator/trainee.

1. Answer any questions the trainees have.

3. Allow adequate time for trainees to practice in the driving area.

Demonstration and Practice Session # 4

Prerequisites

1. Arrange for appropriate forklifts to be available in a safe, designated area

that is located away from production or warehouse operations.

1. Arrange for actual loads to be present in the practice area.
2. The practice driving areas should be set up to allow for the following

maneuvers:

1. Driving loads into and backing out of a simulated trailer
2. Driving loads into and backing out of a simulated boxcar

The Trainer Now Demonstrates the Following:

1. Demonstrate picking up a load and placing it in a simulated trailer. Then reverse the process and remove the load from the trailer.
2. Demonstrate picking up a load and placing it in a simulated trailer. Then reverse the process and remove the load from the boxcar.

The Trainees Now Practice and Must Be Able To Do:

1. Pick up a load, place it in a simulated trailer, and exit the trailer.
2. Enter the simulated trailer, pick up a load and remove it from the trailer.
3. Pick up a load and place it in a simulated boxcar.
4. Enter the simulated boxcar, pick up a load and remove it from the boxcar.

Summary of Session #4

1. Summarize the session and emphasize the importance of safety, especially

that of each individual operator/trainee.

2. Answer any questions the trainees have.

1. Allow adequate time for trainees to practice in the simulated trailer and

boxcar.

Demonstration and Practice Session # 5

Prerequisites

1. Arrange for appropriate forklifts to be available in a safe, designated area

that is located away from production or warehouse operations.

1. Arrange for actual loads to be present in the practice area.
2. Arrange for trainees to drive in their departments.

The Trainer Now Demonstrates the Following:

1. Demonstrate how to conduct a daily inspection.
2. Demonstrate how to complete the daily operator’s report.
3. Supervise trainees as they drive in the work area.
4. Supervise trainees as they lift a load and stack it in a predetermined area.

The Trainees Now Practice and Must Be Able To Do:

1. Conduct a daily inspection.
2. Conduct a daily operator’s report.
3. Drive in the department or selected work area.
4. Lift a load and stack it in a predetermined area as directed by the trainer.

Summary of Session #5

1. Summarize the session and emphasize the importance of safety, especially

that of each individual operator/trainee.

1. Answer any questions the trainees have.

3.Allow adequate time for trainees to practice in the department or work area.

Demonstration and Practice Session # 6

Prerequisites

1. Arrange for appropriate forklifts to be available at the propane filling station

and at the battery charging area.

The Trainer Now Demonstrates the Following:

1. Demonstrate each step required to refuel a propane forklift and demonstrate

each step in removing and replacing a battery on the electric forklifts.

1. Emphasize precautions that must be followed for safe refueling and battery

changing/recharging.

1. Demonstrate the personal protective equipment (PPE) that must be used for

each procedure.

The Trainees Now Practice and Must Be Able To Do:

1. Complete each step in the refueling and battery changing process.

2. Understand the propane safe handling document included in the Forklift

training materials.

Summary of Session #6

1. Summarize the session and emphasize the importance of safety, especially

that of each individual operator/trainee.

1. Answer any questions the trainees have.
2. Allow adequate time for trainees to practice in both locations.

Hands-On Test

After the trainee has completed the driving training in sessions 1 - 6 above, the following test exercises will be evaluated. Sessions 2 – 5 will be tested during the driving portion of the test. These exercises include:

Session 2: FLC Daily Inspection Checklist

Session 3: Maneuvering Test

Maneuvering Test

Employee’s Name ______ID # ______

Authorized Trainer’s Name ______

Date ______Department ______Passed Test? ______

Task Performed

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