Electric Pallet Truck Training Course
Course Description:
This is a fully comprehensive course designed for experienced and inexperienced Electric Pallet Jack operators to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for a variety of responsibilities and functions involved in the operation and maintenance of the Electric Pallet Jack. The training enforces the safety of the pedestrian and the operator. Pre-start up inspection and startup safety procedures, routine maintenance practice, and operating techniques are examined. This course is comprised of intensive classroom instruction, including discussion and a written test, as well as hands-on practical training and evaluation. At the conclusion of this program students should be able to demonstrate safe operation of the Pallet truck as required by the OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standard CFR- 29 -1910-178.
Upon successful completion of the course, the operator will be presented with a Pallet Jack truck certificate and license as proof of training.
Course Duration: 1-2 hours Theory and at end of course an Operator Evaluation Test.
Program Outline
Theoretical
- Introduction to OSHA
- Standard Federal Requirements 29 CFR 1910.178
- Pedestrian awareness
- Basic principles: Electric Pallet Jack truck design and operation
- Parts of a truck/pre-shift inspection
- Operation of truck
- Fuel sources (Battery)
- General safety rules/guidelines
- Summary (written test)
- Practical Operator evaluations Test (Must Pass)
Practical
- Performing of pre-shift inspection
- Battery maintenance and charging procedures
- Safe operating techniques
- Load handling/selection
- Interlock Devices
- Dock safety
- Extensive hands-on training and application
Additional Info
Evaluations
- Must Pass Written Evaluation Test
- Must Pass an Operator Practical Evaluation Test
School Equipment: Will have the opportunity to use the following school equipment as required throughout the program: ELECTRIC PALLET JACK TRUCK– Class III.
Class Size: 1 to 50 students
Tuition: Call for Tuition 1/2 price when done with another safety training.
