REACH TRUCK SAFETY

DURATION

 1 day (Refresher) / 2 days (Beginner)

INTRODUCTION

This program is to minimize property damage through accidents involving the operations of reach trucks and protect workers safety. It is developed for the participants with the aim to enhance on factors regarding preventive and performance inspection, safe operation of reach trucks from the aspects of skill, knowledge and has preparation competency certification. The most important operation the reach truck with good attitude.

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, participant should be able to: -

• Understand OSHA 1994 (ACT 514), FMA 1967 & Road Transport Act 1987

• Understand their role as a operator

• Understand their role as an employer

• Identify main causes and effects of accident

• Perform reach trucks inspection 

• Drive competently with safety knowledge & skill.

• Operator forklift with good attitude

METHODOLOGY

Theory & Practical Session

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Reach Trucks Operator, Warehouse Supervisors, Production Supervisors, Safety Practitioner, Managers, Safety and Health Officers, workers who are expose to Material Handling Equipment and other who are interested. 

COURSE OUTLINE

1. Safe Operation:

• Overview OSHA 1994 (ACT 514), FMA 1967 & Road Transport Act 1987

• Employer Responsibility, Employee Responsibility, Responsibility as Forklift operator

• Workplace Accidents

2. Component & Stability:

•  Different types of Lifter

• Truck Components

• Operating Procedure

• Identify Hazards 

3. Safe Handling/Safe concept of Truck driving:

• Daily Inspection & Checklist

• Competency Training on Truck Operation

• Steering Control

•  Safety Procedure & Precautions

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

4. Component Identification & Inspection 

5. Practical Session 

CERTIFICATION & VALIDITY

Attendance certificate and license card (valid for 2 years)