
Pallet Truck Safety
About This Course
Course Description
Operating a pallet jack or pallet truck requires different skills than operating a forklift or other industrial trucks. This course is designed to help you minimize injuries and incidents related to this equipment. You will gain essential knowledge on how to inspect and safely operate pallet trucks in various scenarios. This course is ideal for all employees who operate or supervise the use of pallet trucks in industrial environments.
Course Objectives
- Recognize the types of pallet trucks and their special considerations.
- Recall how to prepare to operate pallet trucks safely.
- Recall general safe operation practices for pallet trucks.
- Recall how to safely use pallet trucks at docks and on ramps or slopes.
Requisite Knowledge
None
Target Audience
- Managers, supervisors, engineers, technicians, or any individual working directly with this equipment or product