Materials Handling Safety

This video describes the engineering principles of the forklift. It includes the lever (fulcrum) principle, three-point suspension center, and other important features for carrying loads. It also covers OSHA operating rules and equipment maintenance.

1996, 22 minutes.

This video describes the engineering principles of the forklift. It includes the lever (fulcrum) principle, three-point suspension center, and other important features for carrying loads. It also covers OSHA operating rules and equipment maintenance.

1996, 22 minutes.

This video provides general instructions for mixing solutions safely, avoiding situations causing sparking or arcing, and matching voltage and ampere battery to charger.

1997, 10 minutes.

This training program presents reenactments of four actual accidents which occurred on or around forklifts and walkies. It includes information about securing the platform, securing the load, safe forklift speed and turning, handling a forklift, and working safely around forklifts and pallet trucks.

2000, 16 minutes.

This training program presents reenactments of four actual accidents which occurred on or around forklifts and walkies. It includes information about securing the platform, securing the load, safe forklift speed and turning, handling a forklift, and working safely around forklifts and pallet trucks.

2000, 16 minutes.

A humorous video describing the basic operation of the forklift. It includes proper driving techniques, maintenance, and safety checks.

1996, 21 minutes.

This video teaches employees how to properly operate an order picker lift truck. It discusses proper driving techniques and the need for personal fall arrest equipment, as well as other safety issues for those working with and around powered high-lift trucks.

1999, 15 minutes.

Sometimes operators must handle forklifts in dangerous situations. This program will help operators avoid accidents by reviewing special techniques for special situations. Addresses slippery surfaces, heavy traffic areas, loading docks, and inside trailers/ramps.

1999, 15 minutes.

When OSHA issued its revised rule (1910.178), powered low-lift trucks were included in the new training requirements. This video goes over training for operators of transporters, pallet trucks, and platform trucks. It addresses characteristics, load handling, pedestrian traffic; and PPE.

1999, 16 minutes.

Employees who watch this program will get information about everything from pre-operational inspections to the center-of-gravity triangle, to proper steering, handing, and refueling techniques.

1999, 21 minutes.

Employees who watch this program will get information about everything from pre-operational inspections to the center-of-gravity triangle, to proper steering, handing, and refueling techniques.

1999, 21 minutes.

This DVD covers safety topics that are critical to avoiding accidents and injuries, including general safety, pre-operation, operation, load handling, fuel/battery maintenance, and specialized units. It will also help you satisfy OSHA's requirements for providing refresher or remedial training.

2004, 25 minutes.

This Spanish DVD covers safety topics that are critical to avoiding accidents and injuries, including general safety, pre-operation, operation, load handling, fuel/battery maintenance, and specialized units. It will also help you satisfy OSHA's requirements for providing refresher or remedial training.

2004, 25 minutes.

This training program encourages participants to observe, analyze and discuss recommended safety practices. It includes a presentation for in-plant personnel who do not drive lift trucks, but do work in areas where lift trucks are operated. Also includes information about pre-start inspection; design considerations; picking up the load; moving the truck; setting down the load; guidelines for hands-on training; and pedestrian safety. The program includes two tapes: Operator Video (30 min.) and Pedestrian Safety (6 min.).

1999, 36 minutes.

This video shows how to increase efficiency while reducing work-related injuries. Describes common types of equipment and their uses and correct maintenance practices.

1992, 23 minutes.

This training resource will help you comply with OSHA’s Final Powered Industrial Truck Standard (1910.178). Topics include: lifting principles; start-up walk-around inspections; moving a load; and safe work practices.

1999, 14 minutes.

This two-video set addresses the OSHA Powered Industrial Truck Standard (1910.178). Forklift Fundamentals: Get The Facts looks at powered industrial trucks, controls and instrumentation, power plant inspections, and equipment inspection (17 min.). Forklift Operations: Carry The Load looks at operating conditions, special hazards, vehicle and pedestrian traffic, and proper load manipulation (18 min.).

1999, 35 minutes.

Topics in this Spanish program include: powered industrial trucks; controls and instrumentation; power plant inspections; equipment inspection.

 1998, 22 minutes.

Topics in this Spanish program include: operating conditions; special hazards; vehicle and pedestrian traffic; proper load manipulation.

 1998, 20 minutes.

This video program is designed for non-licensed operators to give them the knowledge they need to safely operate several types of cranes. Topics include pre-operation safety inspection, rigging techniques, lifting, and moving.

1991, 19 minutes.