PURPOSE



TITLE LIFT TRUCK SAFETY PROGRAM__________________________________________________________________________________ PURPOSETo protect all employees at the site from accidents that may occur while operating a lift truck.This program is also intended to ensure the site complies with federal, state, and local regulations.SCOPEThis program applies to all employees at the site that operate lift trucks and provide lift truck operator training.REFERENCE DOCUMENTS29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.178 – Powered Industrial TrucksCalifornia Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3649 – 3669 Safety Handbook (Your Guide To Good Safety).DEFINITIONSLift truck – A mobile power-driven truck used for hauling, lifting or tiering materials. This includes power-driven pallet jacks.Near Miss – An incident or act that could have resulted in employee injury/illness, product damage or property damage.Unattended – When the operator is over 25 feet away or out of sight of the lift.RESPONSIBILITIESIt is the responsibility of managers and supervisors to:Ensure that employees follow this procedure.Ensure that all lift truck operators’ complete necessary training.It is the responsibility of the Operations department to:Review and update this program.It is the responsibility of employees to:Follow this procedure.PROCEDUREAll lift truck operators shall follow all of the operating rules listed in Attachment A at all times.The operating rules found in Attachment A shall be posted in an area frequented by lift truck operators. All lift trucks (that are in use) shall be inspected at the beginning of the work shift by using the checklist similar to that located in the operations department and on the lift truck. Each item must be inspected before each work shift. All lift trucks that have one or more X’s in the “Needs Repair” column shall be tagged “Do Not Use” until all items have been repaired.Preventative maintenance shall be performed by the manufacturer or an authorized representative of the manufacturer, quarterly. This shall be arranged through the purchasing department.All accidents and injuries shall be reported in accordance with the Accident and Injury Investigation and Reporting Procedures.Lift truck operators shall have physical examinations in accordance with the Medical Monitoring Program.Battery Charging/pROPANE FUELNOTE: The battery should remain mounted on the lift truck during normal charging.Connect the lift truck battery to the appropriate charger.Be sure that the charger is connected to the battery. Do not connect the charger to the lift truck.The charger will automatically turn on (indicator light will brighten) when connected to a battery.The charger will automatically turn off when the battery is completely recharged.It is recommended that batteries be fully recharged each time.If a lift truck operator must add water to a battery, the following guidelines will be followed:Slide the battery out to expose the watering ports.This must be done with the use of a portable conveyor specially designed for handling lift truck batteries or other means that does not require employees to lift the batteries. Water shall be added to each cell the gray plates within the cell are just covered with water. Do not overfill the cells with water. This can cause an immediate chemical spill or cause the battery to boil over while charging which would also cause a chemical spill.Connect the lift battery to the appropriate charger.Propane tanks should be checked for leaks, do not operate if you detect the smell of LP gas. Ensure that all connections are tight and the hand valve is in good condition. Check for rust and corrosion around the valve and on the tank. Do no use if tank is damaged.Use proper lifting techniques to lift the tank into position. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENTLift truck operators shall wear steel toe safety shoes when operating lift trucks. Hard hats are not required while lift truck operators are under the protective cage of a lift truck.Lift truck operators must have a hard hat readily accessible to them while operating a lift truck in case the operator must leave the protective cage and enter a hardhat required area.When operating a lift truck with the operator platform in an elevated position, the operator shall wear fall-protection (includes full body harness).The length of the lanyard shall be long enough for the operator to move freely but shall not allow for a free fall in excess of 4 feet.If water must be added to a lift truck battery, the employee performing this task, must wear the following personal protective equipment:Chemical splash apron.Goggles with face shield.Chemical resistant gloves.All personal protective equipment shall be worn in accordance with the Personal Protective Equipment Program.TRAININGAll lift truck operators shall read Attachment A upon initial hire and annually thereafter. Each lift truck operator shall sign and date their name stating that they have read understood and agree to follow all of the rules listed each time that they are required to read Attachment A.Hands on training shall include demonstrations by the instructor and exercises performed by the trainee. Must be documented.Persons who have the knowledge, training, and experience to train lift truck operators and evaluate their competence shall provide all training.Trainees may operate a lift truck under instructor supervision during training.A person who has the qualifications to provide training shall evaluate each lift operator every two years.The evaluation shall be conducted to determine if the operator follows established practices and operates the lift truck in a safe manner. Must be documented.The operator being evaluated shall receive refresher training on the items that are identified as “Needs Improvement”. Refresher training on topics where the operator was found or determined to be deficient shall be provided when:One or more items are identified as “Needs Improvement” during the evaluation of a lift truck operator.The operator has been observed operating the lift truck in an unsafe manner.The operator has been involved in an accident or near miss incident.The operator is assigned to drive a different kind of truck.Examples: Operator switches from a “stand-up” to “sit down” type lift truck, or from and electric powered to gasoline powered lift truck.RECORDS AND DOCUMENTATIONTraining records will be maintained in accordance with the training documentation procedures.The operator’s supervisor shall maintain the following for the duration of employment and a minimum of three years:Copy of Attachment A with operator’s signature (initial and annual).Copy of training certificate (issued by instructor).Lift truck inspection checklists shall be kept on file for no less than one year.ATTACHMENT A-0ATTACHMENT A-0 ................
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