Electric Pallet Training Course

1. Introduction to Electric Pallet Equipment

• Electric pallet jack types including (walk-behind, rider, stand-up, sit-down models)

• OSHA 1910.178 powered industrial truck standards including (training requirements, certification, operator evaluation)

• Equipment components including (forks, hydraulic system, controls, battery, wheels, safety features)

• Load capacity including (rated capacity, load center, stability triangle, capacity plates)

• Operational limitations including (slope restrictions, surface conditions, environmental factors)

2. Pre-Operation Inspection Procedures

• Visual inspection including (structural damage, fluid leaks, tire condition, fork condition, safety features)

• Functional testing including (controls, brakes, horn, lights, steering, hydraulic system)

• Battery inspection including (charge level, connections, electrolyte level, cleanliness, ventilation)

• Safety equipment including (warning devices, lights, backup alarms, operator restraints)

• Documentation requirements including (inspection checklists, defect reporting, maintenance records, approval procedures)

3. Safe Operating Procedures

• Mounting and dismounting including (proper techniques, three-point contact, stable positioning)

• Starting procedures including (key operation, control familiarization, system checks, safety verification)

• Travel operations including (speed control, turning, reversing, aisle navigation, pedestrian awareness)

• Load handling including (fork positioning, load engagement, lifting, lowering, stacking procedures)

• Stopping and parking including (controlled stops, parking procedures, key removal, blocking)

4. Load Handling and Stability

• Load assessment including (weight estimation, load center, stability, integrity, securing)

• Fork positioning including (load entry, fork spread, load balance, attachment use)

• Lifting techniques including (hydraulic control, lifting height, tilt adjustment, stability maintenance)

• Travel with loads including (forward travel, backward travel, visibility, grade operations)

• Stacking operations including (alignment, stable placement, height restrictions, clearance verification)

5. Workplace Hazard Recognition

• Surface conditions including (uneven surfaces, wet floors, debris, ramps, slopes, dock plates)

• Pedestrian safety including (right-of-way, blind corners, doorways, aisles, foot traffic)

• Overhead hazards including (clearance heights, sprinklers, lights, utilities, loading heights)

• Operational hazards including (narrow aisles, congested areas, cross traffic, turning radius)

• Environmental conditions including (temperature extremes, humidity, ventilation, lighting, noise)

6. Battery Management and Charging

• Battery types including (lead-acid, lithium-ion, charging requirements, maintenance needs)

• Charging procedures including (charging station setup, connection procedures, charging time, safety precautions)

• Battery maintenance including (water levels, terminal cleaning, ventilation, temperature monitoring)

• Safety considerations including (electrical hazards, acid exposure, hydrogen gas, fire prevention)

• Battery replacement including (removal procedures, installation, connection verification, disposal)

7. HSE in Electric Pallet Operations

• Safety management including (hazard identification, risk assessment, safe work practices, incident prevention)

• Personal protective equipment including (safety shoes, high visibility clothing, gloves, hard hats)

• Environmental considerations including (battery disposal, fluid management, energy efficiency, noise control)

• Emergency procedures including (equipment failure, accidents, spills, fire response, evacuation)

• Regulatory compliance including (OSHA standards, facility policies, training requirements, certification maintenance)

8. Quality Assurance in Material Handling

• ISO 9001 quality management including (operational procedures, equipment maintenance, training standards)

• Operational efficiency including (productivity standards, damage prevention, equipment care, quality handling)

• Load damage prevention including (proper handling, securing methods, impact avoidance, storage practices)

• Equipment reliability including (preventive maintenance, inspection compliance, defect reporting, timely repairs)

• Training effectiveness including (competency validation, refresher training, performance evaluation, safety records)

9. Case Studies & Group Discussions

• Operational incidents including (equipment accidents, load damage, pedestrian incidents, facility damage)

• Safe operation examples including (hazard recognition, proper procedures, emergency response)

• The importance of proper training in developing competent electric pallet operators and ensuring workplace safety