Electric Pallet Jack Safety


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Prerequisites
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Overview/Description
This course is intended for all employees who use electric pallet jacks and other powered industrial trucks or anyone who might be exposed to the hazards associated with powered industrial truck usage in the workplace. While it is considered just one part of Class 3 PIT certification, the course provides simple and effective tips and strategies that might help to minimize the risks surrounding the use and operation of PITs in the workplace. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by EnSafe Inc., a global professional services company focusing on engineering, environment, health and safety, and information.

Target Audience
Employees who use electric pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks or anyone who might be exposed to the hazards of a PIT in the workplace

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Electric Pallet Jack Safety

  • identify key information that can be found on a PIT nameplate
  • identify items that you might find in a PIT safety checklist
  • recognize best practices for charging batteries when working with electrical PITs
  • recognize how to safely load and move an electric pallet jack
  • recognize measures to take when operating PITs in order to avoid injury to pedestrians
  • Course Number:
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