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Contents
1.
Body Harness Checklist
The National LIFTOR Body Harness Checklist is an aid
for examination of the type of harness and tether used to arrest an operator's
fall from elevated heights. For powered industrial trucks that elevate the
operator with the load, we usually recommend a full body harness with
appropriate tether and appropriate attachment points. This checklist helps the
inspector/operator ask the right questions about harness and tether integrity (webbing,
rings, hooks, stitching, etc.)
Note: There is a potential deadly side
effect of suspension in a safety harness
An Operator who sustains a fall and remains
suspended in a body harness is at risk of a condition known as suspension
trauma or orthostatic intolerance. This condition results from being
immobilized too long in a safety harness while suspended after a fall. The
longer the suspension, the greater the risk of unconsciousness - or, more
rarely, death - due to venous pooling.
The best way to prevent suspension trauma
when using a body harness is to rescue the operator as quickly as can be
done safely. If delays beyond approximately 4-6 minutes are unavoidable,
instruct the operator to move each of his/her limbs to promote circulation.
Once rescued from suspension, avoid suddenly placing him/her in a horizontal
position as this can lead to cardiac arrest.
Body harnesses prevent injuries and
fatalities from occupational falls, but in the event of a fall, their use
needs to be managed so that they do not contribute to injury.
Formats: .doc/
MS-WORD (166 k) -
To download, Click Here>> harnesscheckilist.doc
Last updated: May 24, 2006
2.
How
to Install National LIFTOR
This document includes a detailed description of the key steps needed to
install the National LIFTOR Licensing System at an industrial Site.
Formats: .htm HTML (160
k) - To download, Click Here>> Install
LIFTOR.htm
Last updated: August 09, 2001.
3. Full Text
of Testimony Delivered to US Department of Labor/OSHA
This is the original text of Testimony
delivered to OSHA urging them to adopt a hands-on approach to Operator
Training and Evaluation. It offers important principles of the
National LIFTOR Training and Management System.
Formats: .doc
/ MS-WORD (187 k) - To download, Click Here>>
Full Text of Testimony
Last updated: March 26, 1996.
4. Annual On-Site Conference
(Alternative to 3 year "Acid Testing")
National LIFTOR Certified Instructor & Test Examiners are
required to recertify at the end of their initial 3-year certification cycle.
However, the "Annual Conference" is an alternative for those
industrial sites that have 4 or more Certified Test Examiners. This
alternative allows for an incremental (1/3rd) re-certification test , and other
activities that take place over one, planned, intense week of activity.
Formats: .pdf / ACROBAT 5.0
(1141 k) -
To download, Click Here>> Annual_Conference.pdf
Last updated: February 22, 2004.
5.
National LIFTOR ALERT! 2nd
Quarter 2006 Sample
This is a sample National LIFTOR
ALERT!
Formats:
.pdf / ACROBAT 5.0
(98.89k) -
To download, Click Here>>
ALERT_2nd_Quarter_2006.pdf
Last updated:
May24, 2007.
6.
Worksheet Calculator - Injury Costs
This is a worksheet that helps you
calculate the cost of a forklift related injury. Country of
origin is Canada, and has some references to Canadian practices, but
can be used anywhere. Written in English.
Formats:
.pdf / ACROBAT 5.0
(117.75k) -
To download, Click Here>>
Calculator_Worksheet_Injury.pdf
Last updated: April 1, 2007.
7.
Validation Change Request Form
This form is for use by National
LIFTOR Certified Test Examiners. It is used to request changes
intended to improve the effectiveness or efficiency of the National
LIFTOR System at their workplace. Written in English.
Formats:
.pdf
/ ACROBAT 5.0
(117.75k) -
To download, Click Here>>
Validation Change Request.pdf
Last updated: April 1, 2007.
8.
Lesson: Moving Across a Building Ramp
When moving across a building ramp, whether
loaded or unloaded, the direction of travel can make a big difference in
forklift stability. Written in English.
Formats:
HTML -
To download, Click Here>>Lesson:
Moving Across a Building Ramp.
Last updated: August 26, 2010.
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