Operating Skills Evaluation

Determine the operating skills of employees by making a full evaluation while they are driving the lift truck.

• Did the operator pull forward toward the designated section of racking without endangering anyone?

• Did the operator place the forks under the pallet properly?

• Did the operator raise or tilt the load properly?

• Did any part of the container strike any section of racking while removing the pallet?

• Did the operator lower the pallet before moving or backing out? (Don't drive and lower the pallets at the same time.)

• Did the operator drive at a safe speed?

• Did the operator slow down or stop at cross aisles?

• Did the operator sound his/her horn at blind intersections?

• Did the operator pull into the racking area properly to place the pallet back in the racking?

• Did the operator strike any racking on the way up or going into the rack?

• Did the operator back out and lower his/her forks before moving?

• Did the operator always look behind before backing up?

• Was the operator wearing protective equipment?

• Did the operator drive around the block of wood or obstacle on the floor, or did he/she get out of the truck and remove it?

• Did the operator set the load flat on the floor before getting out of the truck?

• Did the operator put on a hardhat before getting out of the truck?

• Did the operator perform any moves that were potentially dangerous?