Training Test

As safety trainers should know, OSHA has very specific operator training requirements that must be followed to prepare operators for certification and 26 states administer their own requirements that sometimes exceed the federal mandate. The state of Michigan Department of Consumer Industry and Services prepared this sample test. As you can see, it is very detailed and demands safe driving skills and knowledge of forklift handling procedures.

You can use this test on your own operators or modify it for your own state requirements:

SAMPLE PERFORMANCE TEST FOR FORKLIFT OPERATORS

G 1. Shows familiarity with truck controls.
G 2. Gave proper signals when turning.
G 3. Slowed down at intersections.
G 4. Sounded horn at intersections.
G 5. Obeyed signs.
G 6. Kept a clear view of direction of travel.
G 7. Turned corners correctly – was aware of rear end swing.
G 8. Yielded to pedestrians.
G 9. Drove under control and within proper traffic aisles.
G 10. Approached load properly.
G 11. Lifted load properly.
G 12. Maneuvered properly.
G 13. Traveled with load at proper height.
G 14. Lowered load smoothly/slowly.
G 15. Stops smoothly/completely.
G 16. Load balanced properly.
G 17. Forks under load all the way.
G 18. Carried parts/stock in approved containers.
G 19. Checked bridgeplates/ramps.
G 20. Did place loads within marked area.
G 21. Did stack loads evenly and neatly.
G 22. Did drive backward when required.
G 23. Did check load weights.
G 24. Did place forks on the floor when parked, controls neutralized, brake on set, power
off.
G 25. Followed proper instructions for maintenance – checked both at beginning and
end.