Forklift incidents are an all too common concern in today’s workplaces. Implementing a safety plan for the operation of these vehicles is critical for companies as they plan their 2020 operations. Investing in forklift safety measures is far more cost-efficient after all than the fines and infractions given for violations.
Common forklift incidents include:
- Tipping or overturning the machine
- Not using a seatbelt
- Striking pedestrians
Forklifts might be beneficial to productivity in the workplace, but they also present a number of risks that cannot go ignored. Providing any worker who must operate a forklift with the proper training is not only a good idea, it’s also necessary for compliance.
3 Things to Do Now
- Host Training Programs – Provide your employees with the opportunity to gain hands-on training and skills for the safe operation of forklifts at your job site. This can be done right on-site at your facility. Topics such as steering and maneuvering, visibility, fork and attachment adaptation, operation, and use limitations, and other topics should be covered.
- Mandate Operator Certifications – Cal/OSHA regulations require that all employers, “shall ensure that each powered industrial truck operator is competent to operate a powered industrial truck safely, as demonstrated by the successful completion of the training and evaluation specified.”
- Have a Written Safety Plan– In addition to training and mandates, it’s critical to have a written procedure and policy for all staff to adhere to. These are key when disputes and injuries arise as well.
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