Use this forklift skills audit and coaching template to assess new hire Powered Industrial Truck operators on critical safety behaviors and site compliance. It covers license verification, PPE, pre-operation checks, traffic management, visibility, and correct use of seatbelts and horns. The LIFT S.A.F.E. framework guides one-move-at-a-time operation, awareness, safe distances from pedestrians and other forklifts, full stops at intersections, and safe work load practices. Assess load plates and capacity, stacking and stability, travel speed, fork positioning, and parking with key removal. Record outcomes as competent or not yet competent and create action plans.
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