Part 2 of this 3-part series on powered industrial truck covers truck pre-use inspections, maintenance and refueling.
Powered industrial trucks like forklifts, motorized pallet jacks, tuggers, tow motors and other powered equipment are used every day to lift and move equipment or materials. Every year, powered industrial trucks are involved in tens of thousands of accidents and injuries, some of which are fatal. If you are going to operate a powered industrial truck, you need to be trained and tested to make sure you know how to do it safely. Module 2 covers pre-use inspections, maintenance and refueling/recharging.