Forklift Safety

While forklifts make warehouse work much easier, they can be dangerous, and even fatal, if they are used incorrectly. The operator or bystanders can be seriously injured or killed if the proper forklift safety protocol is not followed. Forklift operators must stay in the cab of the lift at all times, the need to know how much weight the forks can handle, they need to be aware of their surroundings at all times.

It is vital that forklift operators remain in the cab while operating the equipment. Forklift operators who stick their heads out from under the overhead guard run the risk of having something fall on them or hitting their heads against objects outside of the cab. Forklift drivers need to keep their hands and feet in the cab at all times as well. Any protruding limbs could get caught on passing objects and pull the driver out of the cab, leading to dire consequences.

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