Well-Trained Operators = Safe Forklift Operations

Most accidents with forklifts involve pedestrians. The most common hazards include:

• Having an obstructed view—the operator cannot see the pedestrian because of a load or an obstruction in the path
• Turning the forklift toward a pedestrian who is in front of or alongside the forklift
• Speeding, so that the forklift can’t stop in time to avoid the pedestrian
• Pedestrians being unaware of a forklift nearby
• Carrying passengers on the forklift
• Horseplay around forklifts

Some forklift accidents are caused by the hazardous conditions present in the environment where the forklift is operating. Here are some examples:

• Using combustible fuel-operated forklift in a poorly ventilated area, which could allow the buildup of carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide from the forklift
• A work environment with ramps, which can increase the chance of a forklift accident
• Crossing railroad tracks, which can unbalance a forklift
• Operating and braking on slippery surfaces
• Operating on dirt and gravel
• Poor lighting
• Congested or narrow workspaces
• The presence of flammable or combustible materials
• Pits or openings in the floor

And let’s not forget load-carrying hazards. For example:

• Working around loading docks
• Carrying loads that block the forward vision
• Overloading the forklift
• Riding with the forks too high
• Turns and inclines
• Stacking onto and unstacking from racks

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Train Operators to Avoid Hazards

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