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Safety

October 18, 2024 READ TIME: 3 MINS

Forklift Safety Hands-On Evaluation

Ensure your forklift operators are fully prepared with hands-on evaluations that go beyond classroom learning. Discover the importance of practical, real-world assessments that test their ability to handle equipment safely and effectively. Learn how hands-on training can improve skills and reduce workplace accidents.

Forklift trainer providing hands-on safety training to a forklift operator.

Scoring A Forklift Hands-On Evaluation

Forklift trainers are responsible for observing operators during the initial and refresher forklift training. What is the best way to score the forklift hands-on evaluation?

After zoning off a safe area for forklift operator training away from daily warehouse production and pedestrians, a company trainer can evaluate each participant’s knowledge of the forklift’s operation.

Each employer should determine minimal standards based on general operation as well as their core applications. The scale of pass / fail should also be decided by the employer and its trainers.

Forklift Training Course

For recordkeeping and easy communication about each operator’s hands-on evaluation, utilize a checklist of key safety practices. Observation may include:

Pre-shift inspection performed
3-point entry / exit demonstrated
Seat belt / harness secured
Smooth acceleration / braking implemented
Smooth use of hydraulic controls performed
Forks raised 4” – 6” off floor & level
Proper load engaging / disengaging executed
Lift / Tilt utilized to pick up load
Tilt out / lowered to deposit load
Clear view of travel path created
Attention to surroundings demonstrated
Horn sounded and visual look performed when backing up forklift
Body parts kept inside running lines of forklift
Proper shut down of forklift completed

Contact ProLift to schedule safety training, or learn more about our class offerings.

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Safety Training Classes

Continue promoting safety at your facility with our comprehensive safety training classes. ProLift offers training for both operators and trainers. Contact our safety specialist to schedule your team.