Powered Industrial Truck Safety

A powered industrial truck (PIT) is a mobile, power-propelled truck that is equipped to carry, push, pull, lift, stack, or tier materials, making it an essential piece of equipment on many job sites. PITs are commonly referred to as forklifts or lift trucks. Upon completion of this course, participants will have a basic understanding of the following: - The types of PITs most commonly used in industry and their purpose in the workplace. - Requirements for pre-operational and operational inspections. - Safe practices to follow when operating, loading, and parking a PIT. - Workplace, vehicle-based, and operator-influenced conditions that may contribute to PIT-related accidents.