Section 2 SummerWinds Forklift Training Manual

FORKLIFT SAFETY TRAINING MANUAL • LESSON 2 • SAFE OPERATION & OSHA REGULATIONS

SummerWinds Company Wide Forklift & Pallet Jack Procedures ‹ During store hours, there will be no forklift operation inside our nursery sales area, store, or parking lot. ‹ On the rare occasion, it may be necessary to use the forklift in those areas during our store hours. If, this rare occasion occurs then, all forklift operators are required to have a spotter walk along with the forklift, using spotting flags, and making sure the area is clear at a min of 3 feet all around the forklift.The spotter communicates with the forklift operator and customers in the immediate area, Keeping the site clear of customers and forewarning those that may be approaching.

‹ If needing to access our nursery sales area, store, or parking lot during store hours, considering using an electric pallet jack or electric cart if possible. ‹ Receiving areas adjacent to public areas or parking lots must use a spotter. ‹ Stock soil lines before opening or closing hours. As a forklift operator, you must acknowledge receipt of these rules for documentation to occur under OSHA and State OSHA requirements to operate any motorized truck. At the completion of this training, you will be asked to acknowledge and confirm your receipt of these rules.

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