Electric Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation Overview
Electric pallet jacks are widely used to lift palletized goods a few inches off the ground to transport them to another location. Although their function is simple, there are many potential hazards to be aware of during operation. That’s why it’s vital that all operators are trained in proper electric pallet jack safety and operating practices.
This online pallet jack training course is designed to meet the requirements outlined by OSHA's Powered Industrial Trucks Standards (1910.178 (l)). By adhering to these standards, operators are instructed in the best electric pallet jack safety practices. This helps reduce the risk of incidents while on the job, keeping operators and surrounding personnel safe.
Course Duration: This online pallet jack training will take roughly 30 minutes to complete.
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Online pallet jack training topics:
- Types of pallet jacks
- Differences between motorized and standard pallet jacks
- Walk-behind units
- Ride-on units
- Safe operating procedures
- Pre-use inspection & safety checklists
- Picking a load up
- Traveling with a load
- Setting a load down
- Parking and safe storage
Upon completion of this online training, operators will be able to:
- Identify the basic controls of a walk-behind and stand-on pallet jack.
- Explain what to look for when performing a pre-use inspection.
- Locate and describe how to use various safety features and emergency stop functions.
- Describe how to safely operate a motorized pallet jack. This includes picking the load up, transporting it, setting it down, and then parking the pallet jack when finished.
- Recognize common hazards associated with motorized pallet jacks and ways to avoid them.
Assessment and Completion
Testing conducted in this online Motorized Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to receive a certificate of completion. A total of 3 attempts are given to obtain this score.
Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available to download and print.
Benefits of Our Online Training
Flexibility – When you have a busy schedule, it can be difficult to make time for training. That’s why our online pallet jack training can be taken from anywhere, at any time. Each course can also be stopped and started at any time, allowing you to complete sections when you have time. This allows you to fit training into your schedule instead of rearranging your schedule to account for training.
Accessibility –Whether you’re working on a phone, laptop, or desktop, most of our courses will function the same way. We also offer courses in multiple languages (English, French, and Spanish [language availability depends on course]), allowing you to learn in the language you’re most comfortable with. This ensures that every course is highly accessible, allowing you to learn in a way that’s best suited to you.
