This online Motorized Pallet Truck Safety course discusses the hazards that can be associated with walkies and walkie riders, and explains the procedures and equipment that employees can use to avoid them. Pallet trucks are more agile and easier to handle than a forklift. And when palletized loads need to be moved around a workplace, “walkies” and “walkie riders” can do a great job. But as with all material handling equipment, pallet trucks can create serious hazards if they’re misused, leading to severe injuries and even fatalities.

• This online Motorized Pallet Truck Safety covers the following topics:
  • Walkies and walkie riders
  • Safe truck operation
  • Moving a load with a pallet truck
  • Working on loading docks and inclines
  • And more

Approximately 30 minutes

Testing conducted throughout this online course is designed to reinforce the information presented. A mark of 80% must be achieved in order to pass this course. The course is able to be taken three times in efforts to achieve the pass mark. Printable resources are available in the form of a comprehensive student manual. The manual is a valuable resource for future use and knowledge retention.

Upon successful completion of this online course, a certificate of completion will be available for download and printing.