SAFE HANDLING OF PALLET TRUCK AND STACKER TRUCK OPERATION

INTRODUCTION FOR SAFE HANDLING OF PALLET TRUCK AND STACKER TRUCK OPERATION

This course is designed to trainees with the knowledge to operate the Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck .Safe operating skills will also be developed

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• At the end of the course, the participant should be able to:
• Identify the causes and effects of accidents involving Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck
• State factors which significantly contribute to Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck Operation accidents
• Conduct daily safety performance and maintenance
• Inspections on the
• Explain how to determine the safe working load of Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck
• Identify what can and cannot be lifted on a Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck
• describe the term “load centre”
• Safe operating procedures for staking, parking and picking up loads
• Operate Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck safely

WHO MUST ATTEND

• Production Operators/ Supervisors
• Maintenance Supervisors/ Technicians
• Safety Supervisors/ Technician
• Storekeeper/Warehouse Supervisor
• ENTRY REQUIREMENT(S):

This course has been designed for participants who have little or no knowledge of operating Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck  or as refresher training for experience   Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck operators

TOPICS

• Safety at the Workplace
• Legislation on Occupational Safety and Health
• Accidents statistic
• Types and Components
• Daily Inspection
• Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck Stability
• Safe Handling of Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck
• Practical Handling of Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck

REFERENCES

• Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 1994)
• Factory and Machinery Act (FFMA 1967)

LIST OF TEACHING AIDS

• LCD Projector
• Computer
• White Board with accessories
• Flip Chart with accessories
• One fully operational industrial Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck

LIST OF TRAINING ACTIVITIES

• Icebreakers, to put participants at ease and to prepare the learner for learning
• Group discussions
• Case study
• Video presentation
• Experiential learning exercise
• Revision summaries
• Feedback discussions
• Practical exercises
• Practical &Written assessment

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

As a result of this training course the participants will:

• Be aware of Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck accident statistics and recognise why Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck accidents occur
• Be familiar with applicable warning signs, information and controls on the Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck be involved in conducting pre – operational and operational checks on the Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck be familiar with the specific Pallet Truck and  Stacker Truck terminology
• Realise the considerations that need to be given prior to lifting a load
• Be able to perform the safe operating procedures described for the Pallet Truck and Stacker Truck

DURATION

1 day (approximately 8 hours/day)

COURSE CONTENT