The L.I.F.T Training The L.I.F.T Training MissionMission is to Provide is to ProvideQuality Training Today for a Safer Tomorrow!Quality Training Today for a Safer Tomorrow!

Why conduct formal training?Why conduct formal training?

4,690 workers died on the 4,690 workers died on the job in 2010* job in 2010*

70% or approximately 3200 workers 70% or approximately 3200 workers killed could have been saved with killed could have been saved with proper safety trainingproper safety training

Workplace accidents account for over Workplace accidents account for over $1.5 billion in cost to the national $1.5 billion in cost to the national economy, annually.economy, annually.

2009 Fatality Breakdown2009 Fatality Breakdown

Source: US BLS

L.I.F.T. Training can drastically L.I.F.T. Training can drastically reduce many types of direct and reduce many types of direct and indirect costs:indirect costs:

•Product Damage/Inventory Shrinkage•Repair and Maintenance•Health and Human•Business Operating•Brand/Public Relations Damage•Government Intervention•Legal•Workforce Morale•Organizational (cultural)•Workplace Design/Environmental

So, what’s the big deal about driving a forklift?So, what’s the big deal about driving a forklift?

Approximately every 3 days, someone in the Approximately every 3 days, someone in the united states is killed in a forklift-related united states is killed in a forklift-related accident $250,000>$1milaccident $250,000>$1mil

Each year, an additional 94,750 injuries related Each year, an additional 94,750 injuries related to forklift accidents are reported to forklift accidents are reported ($50,000 each)($50,000 each)

1 in 6 of all workplace fatalities in this country 1 in 6 of all workplace fatalities in this country are forklift-related are forklift-related

According to OSHA, approximately 70% of all According to OSHA, approximately 70% of all accidents reported could have been avoided with accidents reported could have been avoided with proper safety training and policy proper safety training and policy

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Percentage of Frequency

Accident Types

Tip over 25.5

Struck by PIV 18

14Struck by Falling Load

7Ran off Dock / Other Surface

6Improper Maintenance Procedures

Elevated Employee Fell 12

MOST FREQUENT MOST FREQUENT ACCIDENTSACCIDENTS

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45

Fatality Percentages

Crushed by tipping PIV 42 %

Crushed between PIV and a Surface 25%

Crushed between two vehicles 11 %

Struck or run over by vehicle 10 %

Struck by falling material 8 %

Fall from platform on forks 4 %

Accidental activation of controls 2 %

CAUSES OF FATALITIESCAUSES OF FATALITIES

LEADING CAUSES OF ACCIDENTSLEADING CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS

Operator Error

Unauthorized Use of Equipment

Warehouse Design Faulty Equipment

Untrained Attitude Stepping into path of travel Horseplay Human error

Unstackable Unsecured load Bulky Blocks vision Unevenly distributed

Poor Maintenance Design Difference Wrong for job Visibility restrictions No safety markings

Congested areas / poor layout Insufficient lighting Uneven floors Weather Slippery floors

HAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACEHAZARDS IN THE WORKPLACE

People Materials

Equipment Deployment Environment

PROPER TRAINING IS PROPER TRAINING IS INDESPENSIBLEINDESPENSIBLE

L.I.F.T. Training Program FeaturesL.I.F.T. Training Program Features

Comprehensive Training Programs

•Forkli ft – All types•Overhead Crane•Aerial Work Platform•Skid Steer/Bobcat•Fall Arrest (NEW)•Supervisor Awareness•OSHA 10 and 30 Hour Courses

TODAY’S OBJECTIVESTODAY’S OBJECTIVES

1) Propose solutions to providing supplemental OSHA compliant training services which meet your needs and exceed your expectations

2) Share the experience and expertise of the L.I.F.T. Training team and management

3) Develop customized approach to full compliance with the highest training and safety standards possible

PARTNERSHIP OBJECTIVESPARTNERSHIP OBJECTIVES

Employer

• shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are l ikely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

• shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.Employees

• each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulat ions, and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS ARE KEY:COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS ARE KEY:

Site Specific

Awareness and Reporting

Compliance

L.I.F.T. Training Strategic BenefitsL.I.F.T. Training Strategic Benefits

• Guaranteed Savings of Annual Training Costs

• Strongest Training Support Possible

• Experienced and Highly Motivated and Dedicated Supplier

• Flexibil i ty and Customizable Programs and Options

• Verif iable Results

• Reproducible and Transportable Service Programs

• Immediate Implementation Capabil i ty

PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATIONPROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION

Note: For each experienced operator, proper training requires at least ½ hour of evaluation time for each individual type/class of equipment. For inexperienced operators, proper training will require one to two hours of practical training on each specific class/type of equipment.

Step 1: Research and document your current compliance status

Step 2: Determine if cross training will be required to maximize workforce productivity and flexibility

Step 3: Determine total number of workers to be trained and in what capacity, therein

Step 4: Determine site for completing training project

Step 5: Determine dates and times that will minimize production and overtime costs

Step 6: Communicate training dates to supervisors and leads at least two weeks prior

Step 7: Reserve training areas, equipment and classrooms to conduct training at least 1 week prior to first class date

Step 8: Start training program

Note: OSHA requires training be completed BEFORE employees operate the equipment. This means that employees operating equipment without training are operating illegally.

In-House Training versus L.I.F.T. Training ServicesIn-House Training versus L.I.F.T. Training Services

Which training source does your company/employees deserve?Which training source does your company/employees deserve?

Key FeaturesKey Features In HouseIn House L.I.F.T. Training ServicesL.I.F.T. Training Services

Trainer/Instructor ResponsibilityTrainer/Instructor Responsibility Part Time TrainerPart Time Trainer Full Time, daily with no other Full Time, daily with no other responsibilitiesresponsibilities

Instruction by Safety ProfessionalInstruction by Safety Professional Typically notTypically not YesYes

Comprehensive Site Specific ContentComprehensive Site Specific Content Typically notTypically not YesYes

Training Content UpdatesTraining Content Updates Typically notTypically not Yes, continualYes, continual

Length of Training (Classroom)Length of Training (Classroom) 30 minutes-1 Hour30 minutes-1 Hour 4 Hours4 Hours

Theory Evaluations/TestsTheory Evaluations/Tests 20 Questions20 Questions 65 Questions65 Questions

Practical Evaluations/TestsPractical Evaluations/Tests Figure 8 designFigure 8 design Multiple criteria and comprehensiveMultiple criteria and comprehensive

Use of Training AidsUse of Training Aids 100%100% 20%20%

OSHA Agency History and RoleOSHA Agency History and Role Typically notTypically not Yes, 30 minutesYes, 30 minutes

Record Keeping and StorageRecord Keeping and Storage ???????????? PermanentPermanent

Additional: Load EstimationAdditional: Load Estimation NONO YESYES

L.I.F.T. Training Major L.I.F.T. Training Major AccountsAccounts

Avery Dennison-Peachtree City, GAAvery Dennison-Peachtree City, GA Ceradyne-Thermo – Clarkston, GACeradyne-Thermo – Clarkston, GA Georgia Pacific – Atlanta, GAGeorgia Pacific – Atlanta, GA Pitney Bowes – Peachtree City, GAPitney Bowes – Peachtree City, GA NCR Corp – Duluth, GANCR Corp – Duluth, GA Electrolux Corporation-Springfield, TNElectrolux Corporation-Springfield, TN

Next StepsNext Steps

Complete comprehensive compliance needs analysisComplete comprehensive compliance needs analysis Decide on time frame for training implementationDecide on time frame for training implementation Select site and training venuesSelect site and training venues Develop attendee rosters/spreadsheetsDevelop attendee rosters/spreadsheets Conduct TrainingConduct Training Conduct post-training briefing and summaryConduct post-training briefing and summary

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