We have lots of great information lined up to share in this March 2014 IVES Update Newsletter, including…
- Training material revisions notice.
- What’s your trainer IQ?
- A question on using scissor lifts on ramps.
- Last chance programs.
- What’s Wrong With This? photo and answer.
- Approval of ANSI/SAIA A92.7-2014.
- Interesting article links.
- Incident reports.
- New documentation available for download.
- Trade show & events schedule.
- But first, check out all the places we delivered training this month…
Upcoming Material Revisions Summary
Below is a list of revisions which will be released soon. These are reasonably slight changes that will not render your current training materials obsolete, however we suggest that you try not to mix old and new materials as it may cause confusion with your trainees.
- 1. Rough Terrain Operator Theory Test – T103:
- a. Question #20 has been reworded from “What is the heaviest load that can be lifted to a boom angle of 50˚ with 10ft. of boom extension with the outriggers up?” to, “What is the heaviest load that can be handled 10ft out from the front face of the tires to a 50 degree boom angle with the outriggers up?”
- 2. RTP-EN – Rough Terrain Forklift ORM:
- a. Pg #7 – General Regulations – 5th bullet revised to read:
“The employer is required to use forklifts that conform to ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and/or CSA (Canadian Standards Association) safety standards depending on where the equipment is used.”
- b. Pg #27
- i. THE COUNTERWEIGHT paragraph revised to read:
“The counterweight is used to offset the weight of the load and keep the unit from tipping forward. Telehandlers have a relatively small counterweight compared to other types of forklifts. However, the weight of the unit itself from the front wheels (fulcrum) rearward provides counterweight as well.”
- ii. QUESTION at the bottom of the page was removed.
- c. Pg #28 – ANSWER in the top left margin was removed.
- d. Pg #43 – The last paragraph has been revised to read:
“Most forklifts are rated at a load center of 24 inches (60 cm) so an even comparison can be made from one truck size to another. When the center of gravity of a heavy or near capacity load is carried at a greater distance than the location of the rated load center, then the weight of the load must be reduced. The use of special attachments instead of forks will also reduce the nominal capacity of the forklift.”
- e. Pg #44 – The 1st paragraph that explained the % of capacity lost as it relates to the load CG and the rated load center was eliminated. The next two paragraphs were revised to read:
“Normally, when the weight of the load exceeds the rated capacity, this causes the system to turn around the fulcrum point. The steering (rear) wheels will then come off the ground as the unit tips forward.However, even when the load’s weight is within the truck’s rated capacity, if the center of gravity of the load is carried too far forward of the truck’s rated load center position, as in the diagram below, it will also cause the rear wheels to leave the ground as the unit tips forward.”
- f. Pg #51
- i. 1st paragraph – “combined center of Gravity” revised to “CCG.”
- ii. 2nd paragraph revised to read:
“As the boom is raised, the CCG moves up and back toward the rear axle as it follows the same arcing motion as the boom. This forces the CCG into a very narrow area of the stability triangle (see next page) causing the truck to become less stable not only laterally (side to side) but longitudinally (front to rear) as well.”
- iii. A safety alert was added to the bottom of the page that reads:
“A rough terrain telehandler with an elevated boom can easily tip in any direction. Do not drive with the boom elevated and make sure the unit remains level laterally (side to side) and longitudinally (front to rear).”
- Pg #52
- i. The text regarding the stability pyramid has been revised to read:
“The stability pyramid is made up of lines of stability that connect three base points located at each front wheel and the center of the rear axle to form a triangle. The lines also rise up from these three points and meet at a single point located directly above the CG/CCG and even with the highest point of the unit, forming a pyramid.The CG is located inside the stability pyramid and must stay there in order for the truck to maintain good stability. As the mast/boom is raised, the CG moves up within the pyramid where it has less base area to move in, causing stability to decrease.On telehandlers, the CG not only moves up within the pyramid but rearward toward the back of the base triangle as it follows the arcing motion of the boom, decreasing stability even more than on vertical mast units.It is extremely dangerous to travel or turn with the mast / boom raised as it is the least stable configuration for either type of forklift. Always lower the mast or retract and lower the boom as soon as possible before traveling”.
- ii. A new drawing of the stability pyramid as it relates to a telehandler has replaced the previous one. The new drawing more clearly illustrates the arcing motion of the CCG up and toward the rear as the boom is raised.
- Pg #60
- i. Loading Procedures for Telehandlers – 5th bullet revised to read:
“Engage the load with the forks as much as is safely possible (2/3 min. for load stability). Remember: the further the load CG is placed beyond the rated load center of the truck, the more the load weight will have to be reduced.”
- ii. A “NOTE” was added to the bottom of the page that reads:
“Before raising the boom to pick or place loads, it is very important to ensure that your unit is level both laterally (side to side) and longitudinally (front to rear) as well.”
- Pg #61 & 62 – Load Handling and Stacking
- i. The order of Steps 8 and 9 have been reversed so that the text instructing the trainee to check the load charts now follows the information on entering the load with the forks, which is a more appropriate time to calculate load capacity.
- ii. The actual text instructing the trainee to check the load charts has been revised from: “Use your load chart to assess if the lift is within the capacity of the telehandler.” to “Use the appropriate load chart to calculate lifting capacity based on boom angle, extension and the configuration of the unit.”
- j. Pg #63 & 64 – The arrows accompanying the drawings on these pages have been revised to better support what is explained in the accompanying text.
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What’s Your Trainer IQ?
Soon after beginning an operator evaluation, the trainer notices that the evaluation form indicates the operator will require additional training. The instructor waits for the operator to finish the current task and then signals the operator to stop. The trainer approaches the operator and issues instructions for the next task.
Q – Why did the instructor allow the evaluation to continue even though it was clear that the operator was unsuccessful?
Ask Bob
Q: I need to use a scissor lift on a sloped ramp to access lights. To avoid raising the platform while sloped (front to back), if I had a set of ramps to run the low end wheels onto, to level the machine would this be acceptable?
A: I would strongly suggest you avoid this, or in consideration of ANSI/SIA A92.5 – 8.10(21) (Unusual operating support conditions) and (35) (Adequate support requirements) make sure it is done with the permission of a qualified person or the manufacturer. There are a lot of things to seriously consider before driving a scissor lift up on ramps. However, all this could be avoided by using an aerial boomlift because you could set it up on level ground and boom out to the work location.
Last Chance to Register!
There’s still space available in the following upcoming trainer programs.Visit our calendar to register or give us a call at 1-800-643-1144 for more details.
Abbotsford, British Columbia
Skid Steer Loader Trainer April 2-3 *SEAT SALE!*
Excavator Trainer Upgrade April 4 *SEAT SALE!*
Counterbalanced Forklift Trainer April 7-8 *Only 1 Seat Left!*
Trainer Recertification April 10
Premium Forklift Trainer April 14-17Click here to register
Loader Group Trainer April 28-May 2
Premium Combo Trainer May 5-9
Kelowna, British Columbia
Counterbalanced Forklift Trainer April 23-24
Trainer Recertification April 25
Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California
Premium Combo Trainer March 31-April 4 *Only 1 Seat Left!*
Sacramento, California
Aerial Lifts Trainer April 14-17
Premium Forklift Trainer April 28-May 1
Rough Terrain Forklift Trainer Upgrade May 2
Counterbalanced Forklift Trainer May 7-8
Trainer Recertification May 9
Premium Combo Trainer May 12-16
Kapolei, Hawaii
Rough Terrain Forklift Trainer Upgrade May 2 *Only 2 Seats Left!*
Trainer Recertification May 5
Salt Lake City, Utah
Premium Forklift Trainer May 5-8
Trainer Recertification May 9
Tukwila, Washington
Premium Forklift Trainer May 12-15
Rough Terrain Forklift Trainer Upgrade May 16
Aerial Lifts Trainer May 28-30
Looking for other program dates? View our entire 2014 calendar.
What’s Wrong With This?
Check out the photo below, do you know what’s wrong with this? Click here to share your comments.
Answer to Last Month’s WWWT?
Last month we shared a photo (right) of an overloaded counterbalanced forklift with four extra riders who were hoping to act as additional counterweight in order to lift a load too heavy for the truck. Operators should never exceed their maximum capacity and should never allow riders on their truck.
Another thing that may not be obvious is the fact that the tail/brake lights of the trailer appear to be on, which means the tractor is likely running with a driver in the cab while they are “working” at the back – dangerous!
Approval of ANSI/SAIA A92.7-2014
The American National Standards Institute approved ANSI/SAIA A92.7-2014 Airline Ground Support Vehicle-Mounted Vertical Lift Devices as a new standard on March 4, 2014.
The effective date of the ANSI/SAIA A92.7-2014 will be September 4, 2014. Further information regarding the sale of the standards and the manuals of responsibilities will be available soon.
Interesting News Articles
- Telehandler forklift used to steal ATM machine in Texas.. more
- Ontario supervisor jailed 45 days for OH&S violation… more
- HIOSH resumes manufacturing oversight… more
- Iowan fired for using forklift on candy machine… more
- 14-year-old boy dies operating forklift in Colorado City… more
- Oregon OSHA fines company after worker’s death (photo below)… more
Incident Reports
Forklift Tipover – Boise, Idaho
A forklift operator who worked for a steel and recycling company was crushed to death when the lift he was driving fell sideways off of a flatbed trailer and landed on him. He was unloading the forklift from the truck trailer parked on a street, so he and coworkers could move furniture. The driver was already dead when the first police officer arrived minutes after the accident. OSHA and local police are investigating. [www.idahostatesman.com]
Struck by Train – West Des Moines, Iowa
Boomlift Struck By Train in IowaOne construction worker escaped serious injury and another is recovering from life-threatening injuries after a freight train ran into the boom lift they were using to work on an overpass. The two workers were elevated on the platform of a self-propelled boom lift when the train hit the lift’s boom. One worker was thrown some 200 ft. by the impact. He was taken to a hospital by fire department rescuers. The other worker managed to leap from the platform and hang onto the underside of the overpass until firefighters lowered him 40ft to the ground from a cable. The railroad is investigating the incident. [www.desmoinesregister.com]
Equipment Malfunction – Montgomery, Alabama
Two construction workers helping build a highway overpass were killed when the basket of the self-propelled aerial boomlift they were in came loose from the boom and dropped about 90 ft. to the ground. Police reports say both men were properly tethered to the lift’s basket, but the safety devices were of little use because the whole platform plummeted to the ground. ALDOT, the sheriff’s office, and the OSHA office in Mobile are investigating. [www.montgomeryadvertiser.com]
Source: [Lift and Access Magazine March-April 2014]
New Documents Available For Download
We’ve added the following documents to the Downloadable Materials & Updates section of the Member Dashboard:
- Aerial Lifts Operator Requalification Procedures
- Operator Documentation & Certification Procedures
- Practical Evaluation Percentage Chart
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Upcoming Events
We’ll be exhibiting at the following trade shows and conferences in 2014:
- Pacific Rim Safety & Health Conference. May 7-9
- ASSE Professional Development Conference & Expo. June 8-11
- National Safety Council Congress & Expo. Sept 14-19
Client Testimonials
“Good material. I will be using IVES for all my training needs.” Steve, Chevron.
“I found this to be a well-designed program. The training that I received will be applied toward making my workplace safer for me and my teammates!” Kenneth, Nucor Steel.
“Very helpful, lots of information. Amazing class!” Patrick, United Rentals.
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