Forklift Safety
March 3rd, 2008Warnings and Precautions when using a forklift:*Know your forklift – Operate a forklift with the proper training and under supervision. *Check your forklift – Your forklift should be properly maintained and conditioned. Check your forklift before using.*Keep body inside at all times – Forklifts are not a toy and they need to be treated with the outmost respect. Forklifts can be extremely dangerous.
*Never overload – Forklifts are designed and made for certain weight restrictions. Check the proper weight the forklift you are using can handle. Do not attempt to add more to the forklift.
*Be visual of your surroundings – Forklifts are not a toy nor should the forklift be used to in ‘fun’. Forklifts need to be used for their intended use only.
*Avoid sudden jerks/movement – Forklifts should be handled with extreme caution and with the outmost care. Turning, lifting, etc., should be done with precision.
*Stabilize your load - Check your loads and make sure the loads are secure and stable. Do not attempt to lift loads that are awkward or obtuse. Make sure all other foot traffic is clear from the forklift while in use.
*Use work platform – Never lift pedestrians.
*Forklifts should be shut down properly with all the safety measures in mind. Do not leave the key in the forklift as unauthorized personnel can do damage to themselves, others or merchandise.
*Never allow or advise the use of the forklift to any particular persons who are not authorized
or have no experience using one.
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