The Importance of Forklift Safety

THE IMPORTANCE OF FORKLIFT SAFETY Featuring Tips from Dr. Lift Truck Consquences of Ignoring Forklift Safety Damage to shelving or storage structure Destruction of product Property damage Employee Injuries CLOSED Health hazards from gas powered lifts in confined areas Damaged work area Potential Hazards with Forklift Attachments Overloading Tipover and falling loads Safety for Forklift Attachments • Train operators in the attachments and operations and use limitations • Retrain if a new attachment is added • Do not exceed the rated capacity of the forklift • Know mechanical limitations When a forklift is equipped with an attachment change capacity, operation and maintenance instructions • If the truck is equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, request the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered • Include attachments in scheduled maintenance The Role of Forklift Owners in Safety Ensure operators are trained, competent and authorized Designate area for forklifts to maneuver in operating areas • Ensure safe system of work • Ensure worksite is physically safe The Role of Forklift Operators in Safety Not engaging in any dangerous operations Securing and handling goods safety Inspecting forklift prior to use for damage and wear Ensuring the travel path is level and free from obstructions Only handling loads within stipulated capacity of the forklift Professional Forklift Engineering Services Can Help Makes Forklift Safety Easier By Quantify how fork wear is affecting truck capacity Obtain instant access to manufacturer's specification sheets Utilize feedback features which guide the user in optimizing the confirmation for maximum capacity at the lowest cost. Utilize calculations made in accordance with good engineering practice designed by professional engineers. Obtain instantaneous capacity rating results at any lift height or load center Sources: http://www.liftruckcapacitycalculator.com/About.aspx https://www.wshcsg/wps/PAInfoStop/download/WSH_Guide- lines Safe Operationof Forklift Trucks.pdf?folder=IS2012051900 697&file-WSH_Guidelines Safe_Operation_of_Forklift_Trucks.pdf https://www.osha.gov/SLĪC/etools/pit/forklift/basicparts/at- tachments.html# Attachments LIFTTRUCKCAPACITYCALCULATOR POWERED BY PROFESSIONAL FORKLIFT ENGINEERING SERVICES Designed By: ENationalPositions