Motorized Pallet Jacks: Safe Operation

This online course provides training regarding the safe operation and dangers of the two most common types of motorized pallet jack trucks: “walkies” and “walkie-riders.”

MOTORIZED PALLET JACKS: SAFE OPERATION ONLINE COURSE OVERVIEW

A motorized pallet jack is a basic piece of equipment used to raise a heavy load a few inches off the ground and move it to another location. Although this seems like a simple task, pallet jacks can cause serious injury or death if they are misused or if the operator isn't properly trained on how to use the equipment safely.

This course helps satisfy the operator training requirements under OSHA's Powered Industrial Trucks Standard (1910.178(l)). Specifically, it is designed to help learners inspect and operate a motorized pallet jack in a safe way, protecting themselves and their coworkers from the potential hazards associated with their use.

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Identify the basic controls of a walkie and walkie-rider pallet jack
  • Explain what to look for when performing a pre-use inspection
  • Describe how to safely operate a motorized pallet jack (including picking up, traveling with, and placing a load, and parking it)
  • Recognize common hazards associated with motorized pallet jacks and ways to avoid them

MOTORIZED PALLET JACKS: SAFE OPERATION ONLINE COURSE TOPICS

  • Types of Pallet Jacks
    • Motorized Pallet Jacks
    • Walkies
    • Walkie-riders
  • Safe Operating Procedures
    • Pre-Use Inspection
    • Picking Up a Load
    • Traveling with a Load
    • Placing a Load
    • Parking

Duration

Average Completion Time

Completion times vary depending on the number of times the information is viewed prior to finishing the course. The average completion time is 30 minutes.

Testing

Knowledge Assessment

Testing is conducted in this online course to reinforce the information presented. You are provided three opportunities to achieve a passing mark of 80% or greater.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate will be available to download and print. You can access your certificate through your online account.

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At BIS, we take great pride in how we can positively impact others on a global scale. We create engaging online safety modules to ensure the safety of our customers and clients, and tailor the modules to fit our clients' needs. Keeping each other safe is a critical responsibility that makes a large impact on the organizations that we work with. We take pride in our ability to cultivate a positive, safe and healthy work environment.



What We Do

 
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We are a growing technology company based out of Sherwood Park, Alberta. We provide a
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Our Company was established in 2006 and we now have over 2 million active users and over 1,100 company clients and partners who rely on BIStrainer for their health and safety programs.