2320 Powered Industrial Trucks and Elevating Work Platforms Flashcards
List the 6 main components of a standard lift truck.
Overhead Guard
(protects against falling objects and rollovers)
Seat
(seatbelt +/- other restraints, protect against rollovers)
Counterweight
(Added weight to counterbalance the lifted load)
Capacity Plate
(information on the trucks capacity)
Mast, Load Backrest, and Forks
(lift and support the load)
Tilt, Lift, and Side Shift Controls
(allow for safe/secure lifting/carrying)
What are the most common lift truck accident types?
Trucks falling from loading docks
Trucks tipping or losing load on an incline
Trucks tipping when overloaded
Contact with bystanders, other trucks, or equipment/structures.
What four components are required in a powered industrial truck safety program?
1, Trucks operated must meet design standards.
2, Trucks must be operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions AND safe work practices that conform to the standard.
3, Regular inspections are necessary as specified in design standards and manufacturer documents.
4, Operators must be competent.
Discuss lift truck training in BC
Training is required to operate a lift truck. Certification is not required.
Training must meet CSA standard, but can be offered by in-house trainers or external trainers.
Training is required every 3 years, with additional training and supervision as appropriate.
List 6 items that lift truck operators must be tested on in their classroom/knowledge test.
Legislation and regulations applicable to the operation of lift trucks
Lift truck features
Stability
Capacity plate
Preoperational inspection
Start-up
Traveling, with and without a load
Pedestrians
Load handling
Ramps and grades
Personnel lifting
Elevators
Workplace specific hazards
Shutdown
Refueling/recharging
List 6 items that lift truck operators must be tested on in their operation/practical test.
Preoperational inspection
Start-up
Travelling, with and without a load (including pedestrian safety)
Load handling
Driving on ramps and grades
Personnel lifting
Using elevators
Shutdown
Refueling/recharging
What four components are required in an elevated work platform safety program?
1, Elevating platforms operated must meet design standards.
2, Elevating platforms must be operated in accordance with manufacturer instructions AND safe work procedures that conform to the standard.
3, Regular inspections/maintenance are necessary as specified in design standards and manufacturer documents.
4, Operators must be competent.
Discuss classifications of elevating work platforms.
There is no standard classification system for elevating work platforms. However…
MOVEMENT METHOD
- Manual
- Self propelled
- Truck-mounted
LIFTING MECHANISM
- Boom
- Scissor
- Other
CAPACITY
- Single occupant
- Multi-occupant
What standards are available for elevating work platforms?
There are many design standards for elevating platforms depending upon the type of platform.
There are 7 or more CSA and ANSI standards for elevating work platforms.
What are the major hazards of elevating work platforms?
Tipping and rolling when in motion.
Operator falling from platform.
Crushing and shearing injuries when operator or bystander is caught in moving parts of the platform.
Discuss manuals for elevating lift platforms.
The BC OHSR requires that the operation manual AND maintenance manual from the manufacturer be available for workers at the workplace.
If either of these is not available, then the equipment may not be used until it is obtained or written instructions are provided by a professional engineer.
Discuss fall protection with elevated platforms.
In almost all circumstances, fall protection is required when working on an elevated platform. Anchors must meet specifications.
Discuss prevention of tip/roll hazards with elevated work platforms.
If platforms are not designed to be moved with an occupant, then they must be secured against movement before use.
If platforms are intended to be moved with an occupant, then there are prescriptive regulations on the method of movement based on intended design, base dimension and platform height.
Discuss elevating lift platform controls.
Controls must be clearly identified.
Controls must be “hold-to-run”.
Be protected against accidental operation.
Be within reach of operator
Have a clearly labelled, red stop button.
Have an overriding lowering control available to operator.
What are the most common causes of accidents when work platforms are suspended from a crane or hoist?
Inadequate design/construction.
Inadequate attachment of platform to crane or hoist.
Workers not wearing fall protection equipment.
