This program covers the day-in-day-out operation of the forklift. It demonstrates potential hazards that could result if the operational environment is neglected. It provides fast-paced and memorable operational and safety guidelines covering the following topics: daily walk-around inspection and proper gear; load inspection, including weight determination and placement; responding to surface conditions, including procedures and precautions for flat, inclined, and weight-bearing surfaces; restricted areas (ceiling heights, truck cargo bays, narrow aisles, etc.); hazardous and classified locations; restricted visibility operational guidelines; pedestrian traffic; and closed environment operational procedures.
