Video Library: Forklift Safety

Basic Forklift Principles
Battery Charging Safety
Color of Danger
Color of Safety
Digital 2000 Forklift
Driving in Dangerous Situations
Forklift Fundamentals of Safety Operation
Forklift Operation
Forklift Operator Training
Forklift Operators' Instruction
Forklift Safety
Forklift Safety by T-A-T
Forklift Safety: High Impact
Forklift Safety: Inspection
Forklift Safety: Operation
Forklift Safety Review
Industrial Low-Lift Trucks
Load Securement
Operating A Forklift Safely
Operating Forklifts Safely
Operating Reach Trucks Safely
Safe Lift Truck Operation
Safe Operation of Scissor & Boom Lifts
Skid Steer
Walkie Stacker
Working Around Forklifts

  • Basic Forklift Principles
    #FO011 (14 min. 1991 - Spanish)
    #BA012 (14 min. 1991 - English)

    Occupational
    Using a forklift can be dangerous to operators, those around them and valuable cargo. This in-depth video program helps employees drive forklifts safely and work safely around them.
    • Why training is necessary
    • Types of forklifts and their uses
    • The lifting principle
  • Battery Charging Safety
    #BA017 (10 min. 1994)

    Occupational
    Charging batteries is a potential hazard for many forklift, stacker and pallet jack users. Learn more about:
    • Use of personal protective equipment
    • Battery fluids hazards and exposure procedures
    • Avoiding electrical hazards
    • Moving batteries
    • Safe charging, maintenance and storage
  • Color of Danger
    #CO000 (16 min.)

    Occupational
    THE classic forklift video shows safe driving principles and a method of visualizing and being alert to hazards.
  • Color of Safety
    #CO008 (27 min. 1988)

    Occupational
    This informative video featuring William Shatner discusses safe operating methods and procedures for lift truck operators. Both motivational and instructional for either experienced or new drivers. Emphasizes the consequences of operator carelessness and negligence.
  • Digital 2000 Forklift
    #DI002 (60 min. 1999)

    Occupational
    This program is a good, thorough introduction to the requirements of OSHA's powered industrial truck training standard and to general operator safety concepts.
  • Driving in Dangerous Situations
    #DR002 & #DR003 (14 min. 1993)

    Occupational
    This video shows how to control the hazards of forklift operators. Also includes:
    • Special driving techniques
    • Slippery surfaces
    • Heavy traffic areas
    • Loading docks
    • Inside trailers/ramps
  • Forklift Fundamentals of Safety Operation
    #FO007 (22 min. 1993)

    Occupational
    Provides both the experienced and the operator-in-training an overview of safe forklift practices. Covers basic principles of safe operation, material handling and ways to prevent accidents.
  • Forklift Operation
    #FO006 (19 min. 1998)

    Occupational
    This program shows forklift operators what to do and what not to do to assure their own safety and the safety of those around them. Includes information on prechecks, stepping and driving in reverse, stacking and carrying loads, driving on grades and ramps, and handling emergency situations.
  • Forklift Operator Training
    #FO018 English, #FO019 Spanish (16 min. 2001)

    Occupational
    • Basic explanation of safe operations per OSHA requirements
    • Thorough explanation of weight capacity and unsafe operations
  • Forklift Operators' Instruction
    #FO008 (9 min. 1993)

    Occupational
    Discusses how to read a data plate and relates the information to operating a forklift safely.
  • Forklift Safety You're the One
    #FO009 (20 min. 1995)

    Occupational
    Interesting characters present serious rules of forklift use in a light-hearted manner, encouraging safe work practices.
    • Engineering principles: levers, load capacity, load center, center of gravity, stability triangle
    • OSHA operating rules: inspection, driving, parking and safety around others
    • Proper maintenance procedures
  • Forklift Safety by T-A-T
    #FO010 (1992)

    Occupational
    This set consists of two videos. Video 1 (20 min.) describes how to operate forklifts and reviews the safety rules. Video 2 (18 min.) reviews periodic inspections, pre-operation checks and safety checks.
  • Forklift Safety: High Impact
    #FO002—DVD (22 min. 2004)

    Occupational
    This program contains graphic re-creations and mishaps. Operators who view this program will never forget the valuable safety lessons it contains! Forklifts are so diverse and powerful that they allow us to carry practically anything and place it almost anywhere. Along with that ability, we as operators also carry a large amount of responsibility. We must be responsible not only for the proper operation of our truck and delivery of our load, but also for our safety while driving and the safety of anyone in our path. This powerful video shows how unsafe forklift operation leads to injuries, deaths and property damage.
  • Forklift Safety: Inspection
    #FO015 (18 min. 1996)

    Occupational
    This live-action video program informs employees of the proper procedures to follow when checking the basic operational systems of a forklift. The program clearly demonstrates how to inspect the five major areas of the forklift: (1) engine compartment, (2) wheels and rims, (3) fork, upright and attachments, (4) operator controls, and (5) fuel system.
  • Forklift Safety: Operation
    #FO014 (20 min. 1996)

    Occupational
    This award-winning program utilizes dramatic crash sequences to illustrate proper and improper operation of the forklift, how to carry a load properly, and the safe driving skills necessary when operating a forklift.
  • Forklift Safety Review
    #FO013 (9 min. 1991)

    Occupational
    After finishing this video, the operator should be able to perform a pre-use inspection of a forklift, properly refuel a forklift, and operate a forklift safely and correctly.
  • Industrial Low-Lift Trucks
    #IN003 & #IN002 (18 min. 1995)

    Occupational
    This program alerts employees to the dangers of operating manual and powered industrial trucks. It shows how these trucks can be used safely to reduce injuries and increase productivity.
    • Pallet jacks, carts, dollies, skid movers
    • Platform trucks and rack trucks
    • Powered walking trucks, drum handlers
    • General safety principles
    • Specific safety practices
  • Operating a Forklift Safely
    #OP001 (18 min. 1992)

    Occupational
    "Operating a Forklift Safely" was designed to provide employees with a basic knowledge of forklifts, their mechanical components and some common-sense safety rules. The tape was designed with natural stopping points for discussion about:
    • Specific company information
    • Hands on training
    • Safety information
  • Operating Forklifts Safely
    #OP002—VHS #OP000—DVD (20 min. 2004)

    Occupational
    This new video gives viewers a solid overview of forklift characteristics and safe forklift operation. It's a fast paced program featuring several dramatic re-enactments of typical forklift mishaps. The Larry character is also featured, and you can only imagine some of the mistakes he makes - mistakes that viewers can learn from. The program covers the following material:
    • Forklift handling, stability and load limits
    • Understanding your forklift, forklift inspection, refueling & recharging
    • Picking up and placing loads, including elevated loads
    • General safe driving guidelines, operating around pedestrians and other forklifts
  • Operating Reach Trucks Safely
    #OP003—VHS #OP004—DVD (18 min. 2006)

    Occupational
    This piece of equipment features an articulated carriage that can reach, tilt, and shift from side to side, resulting in more opportunity for injury. This program will educate your employees on every-day safety procedures and demonstrates how to perform daily activities accident free.
    • Safe operation
    • Proper inspection procedures
    • Safe load placement and positioning
    • Evaluating operator skill level
    • Traveling and parking
  • Load Securement
    #LO011 (5:45 min. 1999)

    Occupational
    Refresher for qualified personnel allowed to operate tractor-trailer equipment. Covers types and ratings of chains, tie downs and safety procedures.
  • Safe Lift Truck Operation
    #SA011 (22 min. 1993)

    Occupational
    "Safe Lift Truck Operation" will help meet OSHA requirements for operator training. This program covers all aspects of safe operation and continually stresses the importance of an attitude of safety when operating a lift truck.
  • Safe Operation of Scissor & Boom Lifts
    #SA005 (19 min. 2006)

    Occupational
    Elevated work platforms such as scissor and boom lifts allow us to safely perform various tasks and maintenance operations at heights that otherwise may be unreachable. While there are many different styles of lifts designed for various applications and site conditions, they all have one thing in common: the potential for serious injury or death when operated in a careless manner. Electrocution, falls, crushed body parts and tip-overs are just a few examples of incidents that often result from unsafe operation. This video discusses the procedures lift operators must follow to prevent these types of incidents. Topics include factors that affect stability, pre-operational inspection, protecting against falls from platforms and safe driving procedures.
  • Skid Steer
    #ST003 (6 min. 1999)

    Occupational
    Refresher for skid steer operators. Visual inspections, maintenance and proper procedures are demonstrated.
  • Walkie Stacker
    #WA004 (8 min. 1995)

    Occupational
    The walkie stacker has specific safety rules and procedures. Explains all controls for the equipment as well as general safe operating procedures.
  • Working Around Forklifts
    #WO010 (16 min. 1995)

    Occupational
    This video program helps motivate employees to take this lesson to heart and explains how and why special precautions are necessary.
    • Inherent hazards in forklifts
    • Special things to watch for when turning
    • Mechanics
    • Visibility
    • Warning devices
    • Parking
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