Top 10 Forklift Accidents! Safety is everyone’s job.
Forklift Accidents – Funny but not funny.
There are several ways to stay safe when driving a forklift, including:
- Proper training: It is important to receive proper training on how to operate a forklift safely. This should include both classroom instruction and hands-on training.
- Pre-operation inspection: Always inspect the forklift before use, including checking brakes, steering, lights, and other safety equipment.
- Wear proper PPE: Personal Protective Equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes, should be worn when operating a forklift.
- Follow traffic rules: Treat a forklift like a vehicle and follow traffic rules, including obeying posted speed limits and using turn signals when appropriate.
- Pay attention to your surroundings: Always be aware of your surroundings and be on the lookout for pedestrians and other vehicles.
- Keep a safe distance: Keep a safe distance from other vehicles and obstacles, and always be aware of your lift height when entering doorways or other low-clearance areas.
- Use caution when driving on ramps and inclines: Slow down and use caution when driving on ramps and inclines to avoid tipping over.
- Do not exceed the load capacity: Always ensure that the load is not exceeding the weight limit of the forklift and is balanced properly.
- Don’t drive under the influence: Never operate a forklift while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
- Follow proper maintenance procedures: Make sure the forklift is properly maintained and serviced, following the manufacturer’s recommendations.
By following these safety guidelines, you can help ensure a safe and incident-free environment while operating a forklift.
Looking at these videos I am guessing most people would say this would never happen to them. I am sure the people said the same thing. Always have safety in mind.
Safety Quotes
- “Safety is not a gadget, but a state of mind.” ~Eleanor Everet
- “It takes leadership to improve safety.” ~Jackie Stewart
- “There’s no better policy in society than pursuing the health and safety of its people.” ~Ralph Nader
- ”An incident is just the tip of the iceberg, a sign of a much larger problem below the surface.” ~Don Brown
- “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” ~Benjamin Franklin
Warehouse and Safety Resources
- 5 Amazing Warehouse Robots for Fulfilment and Distribution Centers.
- AGV, ASRS, Warehouse Distribution Automation.
- Amazon Warehouse – behind the scenes.
- ASRS – Automated storage and retrieval system.
- Converse Automated Distribution Center.
- Distribution Centers & Supply Chain Management Explained.
- History of job safety, 1980 film.
- Inside Amazon’s Smart Warehouse.
- Is your warehouse ready to handle omnichannel logistics?
- Modern Warehouse Automation For the Next Level.
- Tour of Amazon Fulfillment Center.
- Why UPS trucks never turn left – Supply Chain.
