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Etcetera Edutainment's Forklift Safety Sim is a 3D, interactive safety training simulation that focuses on forklift selection, inspection and OSHA safety standards that are necessary for operating a forklift safely in the workplace.
- What OSHA standards are covered in Forklift Safety Sim?
Forklift Safety Sim helps trainees practice behaviors that conform to OSHA standards listed in 1910.178 (Powered Industrial Trucks).
- Will Forklift Safety Sim teach me to drive a forklift?
Forklift Safety Sim is a safety training application, designed to help trainees learn and practice safe forklift driving behaviors in a virtual environment. Training for forklift operation and driving must be performed and evaluated by a powered industrial truck trainer. Additionally a trainee must be evaluated on the operation of the particular model(s) of powered industrial truck they use on the job.
- What specific topics are covered in Forklift Safety Sim?
- Forklift Selection
- Pre-Shift Inspection
- Basic Operation
- Advanced Driving
- Advanced Loads
There is also a Controls Tutorial that helps trainees get used to working in a virtual environment.
- Does Forklift Safety Sim replace classroom training?
Forklift Safety Sim is meant to reinforce and test safety concepts and so depends on the structure of your organization and training program. Forklift Safety Sim is flexible, and works as a supplement to existing training programs or as replacement training for certain concepts.
- Will using Forklift Safety Sim OSHA certify me?
OSHA does not officially certify trainers or training programs, but employers require a certificate to prove that training has been completed. It is up to your employer to decide if you have met the requirements of their particular training program.
- Can I modify lesson content to include content that is specific to my company?
Forklift Safety Sim is based on the most current OSHA standards. We understand that every company has specific training needs, but elected not to enable content modification so standard OSHA regulations would not be compromised. Be sure you know your company's specific policy.
- Do I need internet access to use this program?
Yes. Forklift Safety Sim uses the internet to verify user license information and to track statistics in our Safety Training Center.
If internet access is a problem at your facility, please contact sales@etcedu.com.
- What system requirements does my PC have to meet to run Forklift Safety Sim?
Forklift Safety Sim is designed to run on standard, off-the-shelf computer systems. Be sure your system meets the following requirements:
- A PC with 2.0 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (or equivalent)
- Windows XP SP2
- 1 GB of RAM
- 256 MB NVIDIA GeForce 6800 (or equivalent)
- 500 MB of free hard drive space
- Internet connection
- Keyboard and mouse
- Does Forklift Safety Sim work with Windows 7?
Forklift Safety Sim works with Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or higher), Windows Vista and Windows 7.
- What optional control devices work with Forklift Safety Sim?
Logitech Racing Feedback Wheels provide an optimal forklift driving experience. Many trainees who may be unfamiliar with videogames or computers find the wheels to be an easy-to-use control for the game.
For more information, please visit Logitech's website www.Logitech.com.
- Logitech® G27 Racing Wheel
- Logitech® Driving Force GT
- Logitech MOMO® Racing Force Feedback Wheel (Please note that this wheel has been discontinued by Logitech, but they will support it for 7 years. It is currently only available through third-party vendors.)
- Where can I buy Logitech Racing Wheels and how much should I expect to pay?
Many online retailers such as Amazon.com or Newegg.com offer the Logitech Racing Wheels for sale. The MOMO® Racing Force Feedback Wheel typically ranges in price from about $75.00 to about $100.00, while the Logitech® G27 Racing Wheel is closer to $300.00.
Etcetera Edutainment is not affiliated with Logitech or MOMO.
- What are the optimal screen settings for Forklift Safety Sim?
Forklift Safety Sim works well on almost any screen and at most resolutions. You may find that resolutions of 1024x768 or higher work best. You may also find that Forklift Safety Sim looks best on a widescreen monitor. Widescreen resolutions (1650x1080, for instance) allow for a slightly wider field of view, resulting in a more realistic experience. HD resolutions are also supported (1366x768, 1920x1080, for instance).
- What are the optimal screen settings for Forklift Safety Sim?
Forklift Safety Sim works well on almost any screen and at most resolutions. You may find that resolutions of 1024x768 or higher work best. You may also find that Forklift Safety Sim looks best on a widescreen monitor. Widescreen resolutions (1650x1080, for instance) allow for a slightly wider field of view, resulting in a more realistic experience. HD resolutions are also supported (1366x768, 1920x1080, for instance).
- What is the best sound setup for Forklift Safety Sim?
For most computers, simple stereo speakers should be sufficient. However, in busy areas such as computer labs, headphones are recommended to reduce confusion between multiple instances of the game.
- I am having trouble installing the software.
You will also need administrator rights on the PC on which you wish to install the application. If you fo not have these rights, please contact your system administrator.
Also, some computers encounter problems if multiple users are logged on simultaneously, so make sure you are the only user logged on to your computer.
On Windows Vista: if you see an error regarding “Write Permissions” during installation, try turning off User Account Control (UAC) in the User Accounts Control Panel. You’ll need to reboot before attempting the installation again. After installing the game, you can turn UAC back on.
- I’m using the keyboard, but the controls diagram in the program seems to be for the wheel.
If the wheel is plugged in, the controls diagrams will default to show the wheel controls. If you have been using the wheel and then switch to the keyboard, be sure to unplug the wheel from your PC.
- I noticed some sluggishness during the driving portions of the application (Lessons 3, 4, and 5, along with portions of the final exam).
First, check to ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements.
Second, use the application’s main menu to navigate to “Options”, and try selecting the “Low” option for Graphics Detail.
Third, ensure that your graphics card drivers are up-to-date by checking on the manufacturer’s website.
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