Information

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Employee being evaluated

  • Location
  • PIT Information

PRE-USE INSPECTION

  • Follow the Operator's Daily Checklist

  • Look for damage

  • Document all findings on the checklist

  • Operator inspects/wears seatbelt

PICKING UP A LOAD

  • Stop with the fork tips about 1 foot from the load

  • Square up on the center of the load

  • Clear personnel from the area near the load

  • Level the forks; then slowly drive forward until the load contacts the carriage

  • Lift the load carefully and smoothly until it is clear

  • Tilt the mast back slightly to stabilize the load

  • Look over both shoulders

  • After out and stopped, lower the load to travel height

TRAVELING

  • Do not lower or raise the load and forks while traveling

  • Maintain a safe speed

  • Observe all traffic rules, warning signs, floor load limits and overhead clearances

  • Keep arms and legs inside of the forklifts

  • Follow other vehicles at a safe distance

  • Slow down when going around corners

  • Use the horn to alert others

  • Stop smoothly

PUTTING DOWN A LOAD

  • Making sure there is sufficient clearance for the load

  • Clear personnel near the load

  • Square up to the location; then stop about 1 foot away

  • Raise the load to placement level

  • Move slowly forward

  • If the load is on a pallet, lower it into position and lower the forks further

  • Look over both shoulders before backing out

  • Back straight out until the forks have cleared

  • Lower the forks into travel position

PARKING

  • Fully lower the forks

  • Neutralize the controls

  • Set the brakes

  • Turn off the power

  • Based on my evaluation, the operator has _________________________ completed the evaluation and hands-on training in operating the above referenced equipment.

  • Evaluator Signature

  • Operator Signature

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