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12/12/2023
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Test your forklift training knowledge
Scenario: Kyle was assigned to drive a new forklift one day. Even though he had never operated this type of truck, he was an experienced forklift operator, so he wasn’t concerned.
“Kyle, can you drive this forklift?” asked the supervisor. “Oh, sure. It isn’t all that different from the old one,” Kyle told her. Although Kyle is an experienced forklift operator, should he be allowed to operate the new forklift without training and evaluation?
Yes, he can start driving right away.
No, he needs training and evaluation on the new forklift.
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Test your forklift training knowledge: Answer
Answer: No, Kyle needs training and evaluation on the new forklift. At 1910.178(l)(4)(i)(D), OSHA requires forklift operators to have refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, when they’re assigned to drive a different type of truck.
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Materials Handling and Storage
Scenario: Kyle was assigned to drive a new forklift one day. Even though he had never operated this type of truck, he was an experienced forklift operator, so he wasn’t concerned.
“Kyle, can you drive this forklift?” asked the supervisor. “Oh, sure. It isn’t all that different from the old one,” Kyle told her. Although Kyle is an experienced forklift operator, should he be allowed to operate the new forklift without training and evaluation?
Yes, he can start driving right away.
No, he needs training and evaluation on the new forklift.
Click below to see the answer.
Test your forklift training knowledge: Answer
Answer: No, Kyle needs training and evaluation on the new forklift. At 1910.178(l)(4)(i)(D), OSHA requires forklift operators to have refresher training, including an evaluation of the effectiveness of that training, when they’re assigned to drive a different type of truck.
Scenario: Kyle was assigned to drive a new forklift one day. Even though he had never operated this type of truck, he was an experienced forklift operator, so he wasn’t concerned.
“Kyle, can you drive this forklift?” asked the supervisor. “Oh, sure. It isn’t all that different from the old one,” Kyle told her. Although Kyle is an experienced forklift operator, should he be allowed to operate the new forklift without training and evaluation?
Yes, he can start driving right away.
No, he needs training and evaluation on the new forklift.
Click below to see the answer.
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