Operator Training - BYD ECB16 Operator's Manual

SAFETY STANDARD
a powered industrial truck, the user shall ensure that the capacity of the hoisting equipment being
used is not exceeded.
Personnel who have not been trained to operate powered industrial trucks may operate a truck
for the purposes of training only, and only under the direct supervision of the trainer. This training
should be conducted in an area away from other trucks, obstacles, and pedestrians.

Operator Training

The operator training program should include the user's policies for the site where the trainee
will operate the truck, the operating conditions for that location, and the specific truck the trainee
will operate. The training program shall be presented to all new operators regardless of previous
experience.
The training program shall inform the trainee of the following:
1. The primary responsibility of the operator is to use the powered industrial truck safely
following the instructions given in the training program.
2. Unsafe or improper operation of a powered industrial truck can result in
(1) death or serious injury to the operator or others
(2) damage to the powered industrial truck or other property
The training program shall emphasize safe and proper operation to avoid injury to the operator
and others and prevent property damage, and shall cover the following areas:
1. fundamentals of the powered industrial truck(s) the trainee will operate, including
(1) characteristics of the powered industrial truck(s), including variations between trucks
in the workplace
(2) similarities to and differences from automobiles
(3) significance of nameplate data, including rated capacity, warnings, and the
instructions affixed to the truck
(4) operating instructions and warnings in the operating manual for the truck, and
instructions for inspection and maintenance to be performed by the operator.
(5) type of motive power and its characteristics
(6) method of steering
(7) braking method and characteristics, with and without load,(8) visibility, with and
without load, forward and reverse
(8) load handling capacity, weight and load center
(9) stability characteristics with and without load, with and without attachments
(10) controls: location, function, method of operation, identification of symbols
(11) load handling capabilities, forks, attachments
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