Forklift Safety

Most forklift accidents are easy to prevent but it means that a business must provide training and monitoring. 

Follow these safety tips to avoid unnecessary accidents and injuries :

• Inspect the vehicle daily to ensure all parts are functioning properly.
• Monitor the direction in which you are heading. When turning, stop and look before moving.
• When working in a congested area take extra precautions.
• Never turn while on a ramp and keep an eye out for overhead clearance.
• Keep the vehicle at the speed limit and sound your horn when you are approaching people.
• Do not raise or lower the load while the truck is moving.
• Do not allow people to ride on the forks. Only allow a passenger when there is a seat available.
• Do not overload the fork and make sure the load is properly balanced.
• When the FL is not in use, make sure the brakes are set, the forks completely lowered and the forklift truck switched off.